Author Archives: Scott Brown
Latest GFS Model Run For Irma, Parts Of Alabama To Get Some Rain & Wind
The latest run of the GFS is mostly out and this run is in pretty close agreement to the forecast track from the National Hurricane Center and to the earlier European model run. Continue reading
Model Madness: Hurricane Irma Edition
Model watching can be maddening during an approaching hurricane, but there are important scenarios and trends that can be discerned from the data. Continue reading
Let’s Not Forget About Strengthening Hurricane Jose
Even though Irma is grabbing all of the attention, the storm that is nearly following in her path continues to strengthen and is forecast to become a major hurricane sometime on Friday. Continue reading
Very Nice Weather Out There At Midday, Irma Is Still A Monster
Most of Central Alabama can sit back and enjoy this fine weather that we are having as we are approaching the noon hour. Continue reading
A Quick Check On Our Weather Situation At 5:40 PM
Two separate lines of storms are making their way through the north-central parts of Central Alabama at this point during the early evening. Continue reading
Plenty Of Weather To Talk About At Midday
We have scattered showers that have developed out ahead of the cold front that will be moving into the northwestern corner of the state within the next hour or so. Continue reading
The Midday Check Of Central Alabama’s Weather: Labor Day Edition
It’s a fine-looking day across Central Alabama as we are making our run up to the lunch-time hour, with only a few smaller clouds showing up on the latest visible satellite image. Continue reading
Tornado Warning Issued For Parts of Tuscaloosa and Jefferson County Until 8:15PM
At 736 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over West Blocton, or 12 miles north of Centreville, moving northeast at 30 mph. This storm has a history of producing tornadoes. Continue reading
Strong Storms Moving Up Through Western Jefferson County
We have a strong storm that is currently affecting the western parts of Jefferson County, especially the communities of Sylvan Springs, Rock Creek, Concord, Hueytown, Midfield, and Bessemer. Continue reading
PDS Tornado Warning Issued for Parts of Marion & Winston Counties Until 5:30PM
At 426 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located near Bluff, or 7 miles north of Fayette, moving northeast at 35 mph. Continue reading
