Author Archives: Scott Brown
Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for Northwestern Montgomery County Until 5:45 PM
At 2:39 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding in the advisory area. Continue reading
A Brief Check On Our Weather At 2:20PM
A few strong thunderstorms are developing out there across Central Alabama at this time, with the strongest storm on radar being located over the north and central parts of Montgomery County, affecting the state Capitol and back to the south and southwest. This storm is nearly stationary and may be producing some gusty winds and dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning. Continue reading
July 11, 1987 – Storm Collapses Tent At Circus Injuring 40
It was approaching the 3 o’clock hour on a Saturday afternoon, and a crowd was attending a circus that has set up shop in the town of Howard, Wisconsin. The act featuring the lions had just completed and they were securely placed in their cages as the tightrope act was just starting in the main tent. At that moment, a very strong wind gust quickly forced the tent to collapse on top of the stunned crowd. Continue reading
The 11:30AM Check On Our Weather Situation
Radar is rain-free for much of Central Alabama at this time, with the shower and thunderstorm activity located mainly in the eastern and southeastern parts of the area. A few showers have formed over southern parts of Cleburne County and over into eastern Calhoun County. Continue reading
Demopolis NOAA Weather Radio Is Back On The Air
NOAA Weather Radio that serves the Demopolis region in the southwestern part of Central Alabama has been taken off the air for scheduled maintenance. Service shall be restored and back on air by sometime this evening. Here is the Public Information Statement from NWS Birmingham… Continue reading
July 10, 1980: A Record-Setting Stretch During Sweltering Heat Wave Starts
An incredible streak of eight consecutive days where the thermometer in Birmingham rose over 100 degrees. Every day during the streak, not a single drop of rain fell in the Magic City. Continue reading
The 2PM Check On Central Alabama’s Weather
While it is mainly sunny in the northern half of Central Alabama at this time, the southern half is where all of the storms and clouds are currently located. Most of the main activity is just south of the extreme southern locations of Central Alabama, but some are affecting portions of our counties as well. Continue reading
July 10, 1926 – Lightning Causes Killer Blasts
Shortly after 5PM on July 26, 1926, a storm was passing over the town of Lake Denmark in northern New Jersey. An unexpected lightning bolt struck a building at the US Navy Ammunition Depot and caused a huge series of explosions. All buildings within a half-mile radius were completely destroyed due to the massive blasts from all of the explosive weaponry stored at the depot. Continue reading
A Quick Look At Our Saturday Weather Situation At 6:00PM
As we get closer to the sunset time in North/Central Alabama, almost all of the shower and storm activity has moved out of the area. The heaviest storms in our area at this point are located along the actual cold front up in central Jackson and northern Dekalb counties, where NWS Huntsville had a Significant Weather Advisory out for these storms with gusty winds up to 40 MPH and pea-size hail being the main threat. That advisory has since expired. Continue reading
A Quick Look At Our Saturday Weather Situation At 3:15PM
There is definitely a quiet zone that is along the cold front at this time, as it is now pushing its way through the northern portions of the state. Weaker convergence, along with high clouds that is limiting the heating of the lower atmosphere, is keeping instability levels lower. Continue reading
