Author Archives: Scott Brown
A Quick Update On Our Weather At 1:20PM
The main line of storms that are involved with Tropical Depression Cindy has made its way into the northwestern parts of the state at this time, and we have a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for parts of Marion and Fayette counties for the threat of strong winds and for the possibility of a brief spin-up tornado. A Tornado Warning was just issued for parts of Franklin and Lawrence counties until 1:45PM for a cell near Phil Campbell. Continue reading
Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for Lamar County Until 3:00PM
At 1255 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain moving across the area. One to two inches of rain is possible during the next hour. Continue reading
Tornado Watch Will Be Coming Soon For Parts of North/Central Alabama
The latest from the SPC in their Mesoscale discussion has much of north and central Alabama outlined in a possible tornado watch. The likelihood of the watch being issued is 80%. Continue reading
Tornado Action Starting Already In NE Mississippi
A Tornado Warning has been issued for a cell that is located just to the east of Tupelo and it is moving to the northeast at 50MPH. If this cell holds together and stays on its projected path, it will move into the western portions of Franklin and Colbert counties within the next 45 minutes to 1 hour. People as far south as Red Bay to as far north as Cherokee should be ready to move into a place of safety if this warning continues on. Continue reading
Flash Flood Watch For Much Of Central Has Been Extended Until 7PM Friday
Moderate to heavy rains will relax across the area tonight, but will quickly redevelop Friday. Tropical system Cindy has already dumped 2 to 4 inches of rain with locally higher amounts up to 6 inches. An additional 2 inches of rain or so is possible Friday into Saturday. Continue reading
A Quick Radar Check at 4:30PM
Most of the showers associated with the outer feeder bands have now progressed over into the eastern half of the state at this time. The strongest cells at the moment are located in Tallapoosa, Chambers, and Randolph counties, with another strong cell that is showing signs of a little rotation in Lowndes County in currently over the White Hall community. Continue reading
Flood Warnings For Parts of Walker, Jefferson, Blount, Shelby, Bibb, Tuscaloosa, St. Clair, & Talladega Until 7:00PM
At 357 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated rainfall of 2 to 4 inches the past 24 hours. Locally higher amounts have been reported. Any additional rain will cause ponding of water on roadways, small creek flooding and urban flooding. Runoff will last for several more hours. Continue reading
Tornado Warning Cancelled For Tallapoosa County
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. Therefore the warning has been cancelled. Continue reading
Tornado Warning For Parts Of Tallapoosa And Clay Until 3:45PM
At 256 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Hillabee Creek, or near Alexander City, moving northeast at 35 mph. Continue reading
Multiple Rotations Over In Eastern Alabama
More rotations are starting to show up on radar over in the eastern parts of the area, especially near Alexander City, Eclectic. Peopple in and around these areas be ready if these are approaching your location. Continue reading
