Author Archives: Scott Brown
Drought Conditions Actually Increased Over The Past 7 Days
Over the past 7 days, we have seen a little increase in the drought conditions across Central Alabama, due to the limited amount of rainfall. Continue reading
A Few Strong Storms Across North/Central Alabama at Midday
We have scattered showers and thunderstorms over the north and eastern parts of the state at this midday hour, with one or two packing a little bit of a punch. We currently have a strong storm located near South Pittsburg … Continue reading
April 20, 1920: An Unsually Strong Morning Tornado Outbreak
Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia was visited by a significant severe weather outbreak on Tuesday, April 20, 1920. It was one of the deadliest outbreaks in Alabama history. Continue reading
Strong Storm Affecting Parts of Jackson, Marshall, & Dekalb Counties
At 520 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Geraldine, or 13 miles northeast of Guntersville, moving northeast at 20 mph. Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 30 mph will be possible with this storm. Continue reading
April 19, 1996: Illinois Largest Tornado Outbreak
The largest recorded tornado outbreak in Illinois history occurred during the afternoon and evening hours of April 19, 1996. The day started off with overcast skies and cool temperatures, but temperatures warmed and dewpoints rose as a warm front pushed … Continue reading
Strong Storm Affecting Madison County
At 312 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Harvest, or 10 miles west of Meridianville, moving northeast at 10 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm. Continue reading
Strong Storm Affecting Lawrence County
At 302 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Courtland, or 14 miles north of Moulton, moving northeast at 20 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm. Continue reading
Strong Storm Affecting Limestone County
At 245 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Athens, moving northeast at 15 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm. Continue reading
Strong Storm Affecting Limestone & Lawrence Counties
At 215 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Trinity, or 11 miles southwest of Athens, moving northeast at 15 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm. Continue reading
Not A Bad Midday Out There Across Central Alabama
As we are approaching the midday hour in Central Alabama, skies are mostly clear out there across the area, and much of the area is dry. Continue reading
