Author Archives: Scott Brown
Mainly Sunny & Already Warm Out There At Midday
While there are some thin and high clouds filtering out the sunshine somewhat over the northern half of the area, much of the southern half of Central Alabama has sunny skies. Continue reading
WeatherBrains 694: We’re All Getting Bobbleheads
This week’s show is about communications between meteorologists and emergency managers. Rebecca DePodwin (private sector meteorologist with a passion for crisis & risk communication) and Kyle Nelson (meteorologist and emergency management professional with a specialty for blending weather, social media, and pubic safety) are our guests. Continue reading
Code Orange Air Quality Alert For Jefferson & Shelby Counties
Code Orange Air Quality Alert has been issued for Jefferson and Shelby counties for today. Continue reading
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Determine Your Risk & Develop An Evacuation Plan
Hurricanes bring many hazards to U.S. coastlines and inland areas, including storm surge along the coast, inland flooding due to heavy rainfall, tornadoes, strong wind, rip currents, and large waves. Continue reading
A Very Nice Midday Across Central Alabama
Other than just a few fair-weather clouds floating overhead as we are making the run-up to the midday hour, skies are mainly sunny across Central Alabama. Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Has Been Canceled; Severe Threat Is Over
The Severe Thunderstorm Watch that was in effect for Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Lee, Macon, Pike, Russell, and Tallapoosa counties until 7:00 pm has been canceled. Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Extended To 7:00 PM While A Few Counties Are Removed
NWS Birmingham extends the time of the Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 7:00 pm for Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Lee, Macon, Pike, Russell, and Tallapoosa counties. Continue reading
Brief Update As We Approach The 5 O’Clock Hour
At 4:50 pm, a ragged mass of showers and thunderstorms are stretching from the northwestern parts of North Alabama to the southeastern part of Central Alabama. Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Extended Eastward
NWS Birmingham extends the current Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 6:00 pm this evening to now include Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Elmore, Lee, Macon, Montgomery, Pike, Russell, and Tallapoosa counties. Continue reading
Elmore County Storm Causing Damage, Treat Warning Like A Tornado Warning
Wind damage is occurring with this severe thunderstorm. If you are in the path of this storm, get to your safe place immediately. Continue reading
