Author Archives: Scott Brown
Did You Hear This Morning’s Practice Tornado Warning?
The National Weather Service has issued a practice tornado warning for Central Alabama. Now is a good time to think about what you would do if it were a real warning. Continue reading
At Midday, Rain Continues To Fall Across Much Of Central Alabama
As the title of this post states, much of the Central Alabama area is experiencing rainfall at the midday hour. There is a small break in the action across and around the I-65 corridor from the Alabama/Tennessee state line south … Continue reading
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Tuesday’s Topic – Flooding & Flash Flooding
Central Alabama is susceptible to flooding year-round due to its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and the nearly unlimited supply of moisture it provides. In our case, this can occur from slow-moving summertime thunderstorms, a decaying tropical system, or … Continue reading
A Few High Clouds Out There At Midday, But A Great & Warm Day Across Central Alabama
At the midday hour across Central Alabama, we have some high, thin clouds floating overhead that are filtering the sun a little bit, but they are not affecting the temperatures at all. Back to our west, showers and thunderstorms are … Continue reading
Severe Weather Awareness Week: Monday’s Topic – Severe Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms are a familiar occurrence in Alabama. In Birmingham, we average 57 thunderstorm days a year. Mobile averages 79 thunderstorm days. Many find storms to be interesting and even thrilling, but they are dangerous creatures that deserve our respect. By … Continue reading
A Quick Peek At Central Alabama’s Weather At 10PM, Plus The Next 7 Days
It was another beautiful mid-February day across Central Alabama, with above-average temperatures making it a great day to get out around town today. It was a great day down at the Hoover Library for the Wild Weather: Adventures Of Storm … Continue reading
A Look At Central Alabama’s Weather At 8:20PM, & Get Ready For An Awesome Sunday
After a day that started off cloudy with scattered light showers across the area, things are starting to look better for the remainder of the evening and the overnight hours. There may be some scattered sprinkles or light showers moving … Continue reading
At 8PM Across Central Alabama, Rain Is Invading The Area & Will Continue Through Saturday Morning
After a very pleasant afternoon across Central Alabama, showers have moved into the area at the 7:30 PM mark. Currently there are some moderate to heavy showers falling over parts of southwestern Alabama and has already moved into the southwestern … Continue reading
Clouds Are On The Increase At Midday, With Rain Likely Later Tonight & Tomorrow
Clouds have already moved into the southwestern parts of the area, but most of Central Alabama are enjoying mostly clear skies at the midday hour. Looking back to our west and southwest, showers and thunderstorms are currently falling of parts … Continue reading
The Latest On Alabama’s Drought Situation: 2/17/2017
Some great news… As of the latest U.S. Drought Monitor that was released on Thursday, not a single part of Alabama is defined in extreme or exceptional drought conditions. Much of the northern half of Central Alabama still remains in … Continue reading
