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Alabama From The Air

Thanks to James Cain for these images from today… “The sunset this evening just south of Decatur and over the Tennessee River…” “I flew over Smith Lake this afternoon. It looks like the recent rains have done some good. Just … Continue reading →

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Tuscaloosa County Damage

Thanks to ABC 33/40 Skywatcher Andy Norris for these images… he writes: “Attached are photos of what I saw while surveying the damage at the scene of the Tornado in windham Springs on Hwy 69 N at Co. Rd. 38 … Continue reading →

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Strong Upper Impulse This Weekend; Little Moisture

An all new edition of the ABC 33/40 Weather Xtreme video is available in the player below, and on iTunes… Scroll down to read the results of the NWS storm surveys so far today… we are very fortunate those tornadoes … Continue reading →

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More Shots From Caledonia

Thanks to James Beasley from Status Station for passing these along…

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Storm Survey Results

PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT…CORRECTED EXPIRATION TIME NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL 132 PM CST FRI JAN 11 2008 …DAMAGE SURVEYS ONGOING ACROSS WEST CENTRAL… NWS SURVEY CREWS CONTINUE TO EXAMINE STORM DAMAGE ACROSS WEST CENTRAL ALABAMA IN LAMAR…TUSCALOOSA…AND PICKENS COUNTIES. THE … Continue reading →

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Tuscaloosa County Tornado

Thanks to Penny Browning for passing these images along to us… she writes: “These pictures were made by Mrs. Fidele Fuller – looking north northeast from Carmel Bay Subdv which is located off the Tierce Patton Rd by Lake Tuscaloosa … Continue reading →

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More Damage Shots From Caledonia, MS

Thanks to Brian Smith, a meteorologist for WDEF-TV in Chattanooga, for these images. He writes: “Good morning James…I am sure you were busy yesterday. I wanted to pass along a few pictures my mother took from yesterday’s tornado in Caledonia, … Continue reading →

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A Cooler And Calmer Day

An all new edition of the ABC 33/40 Weather Xtreme video is available in the player below, and on iTunes… Wow… just checked out stats for yesterday and it looks like the blog served up 369,348 page views yesterday to … Continue reading →

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Ominous Clouds

Thanks for Matt Rocksvold for these images… he writes: “Hi James… Took a couple pics about an hour ago (2:30pm) from Bessemer near Powder Plant Rd. Also shot a small clip of it. Enjoy sir! Ps…Might want to make some … Continue reading →

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Caledonia, MS Damage Pictures

Thanks to Josh Ward for these images of the tornado damage in Caledonia, just across the Alabama state line. The photos are blurry, but it gives you an idea of the serious nature of the damage… “Sorry about the quality … Continue reading →

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