Author Archives: Scott Brown
Latest Mesoscale Discussion — We’re Not Out of the Woods Yet
While we have a loud line of rain and storms moving through the northern half of the state, the good news is that no warnings are in effect. However, the latest mesoscale discussion states that the treat for severe storms continue. Continue reading
Latest Mesoscale Discussion — Severe Threat Continues for Central Alabama; New Watch Likely
A new tornado watch is likely for parts of central into southern Alabama within the next couple of hours. The exact timing of the watch will be somewhat dependent on whether cellular convection matures ahead of the line. Continue reading
Latest Mesoscale Discussion — Severe Threat Continues for North Alabama
Damaging gusts appear to be the main threat, though a tornado or two cannot be ruled out over the next few hours. Continue reading
New Tornado Watch Issued for Portions of North/Central Alabama Until 2 AM
The Storm Prediction Center has just issued a new Tornado Watch effective immediately for portions of North/Central Alabama until 2 am Sunday morning. Continue reading
SPC Expands Slight Risk to Cover Nearly All of North/Central Alabama
While the good news is that the Enhanced Risk has been allowed to be dropped, the Slight Risk has been expanded east and south to a line from Roanoke to Shorter to Fort Deposit. Continue reading
EXPIRED Severe T-Storm Warning for Parts of Colbert, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone Co. Until 7:30 PM
At 707 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Killen, or 12 miles east of Muscle Shoals, moving east at 45 mph. Continue reading
Latest Mesoscale Discussion — North Alabama Severe Risk Continues
The threat for severe storms continue this evening for those locations under the current tornado watch, especially the locations close to the AL/TN state line. Continue reading
EXPIRED Severe T-Storm Warning for Parts of Colbert, Franklin Co. Until 7:15 pm
At 637 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Belmont, or near Red Bay, moving east at 50 mph. Continue reading
EXPIRED Tornado Warning — Parts of Lauderdale Co. Until 7 pm
At 628 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Killen, or 10 miles northeast of Florence, moving northeast at 45 mph. Continue reading
A Quick Mid-Evening Check On Our Weather Situation
Radar as of 5:50 pm shows a line of strong to severe storms moving through the northwestern parts of the state and through the northern half of Mississippi. Continue reading
