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Turkey Vultures?
Check out these images from one of our Skywatchers… “James, On the way home from shopping today, spotted these in an old dead tree near the McDonald’s Farm subdivision in Springville next to Hy 11. I believe they are a … Continue reading
Christmas Week Model Madness
An all new edition of the ABC 33/40 Weather Xtreme video is available in the player below, and on iTunes… We have a pretty firm grip on the expected sequence of events through Sunday, but all bets next week are … Continue reading
Interesting Winter Sky
Thanks to Ralph Koepsel for these images taken from DeKalb County, up in Northeast Alabama. J.B. Elliott tells us “Ralph worked with us at NWS/BHM, 11 West Oxmoor. He retired from the regional office in Anchorage and now lives in … Continue reading
A Little Light Rain Today In Spots
An all new edition of the ABC 33/40 Weather Xtreme video is available in the player below, and on iTunes… WHERE ARE YOU? If you haven’t done it already, take a minute to pin yourself on our Frappr map… fun … Continue reading
An Interesting Experiment!
This came in via e-mail this afternoon… I thought it was worth posting on the blog… “I had to let you all know about an experiment my 12 year old son tried last Saturday during the high winds. We had … Continue reading
Winter Sky
Thanks to Lois Cooper for these images… she writes: “Good afternoon, Mr. Spann. During my lunch hour today, I made a quick run to the mall in Alabaster. While driving, I caught a glimpse of some unusual and beautifully colored … Continue reading
Very Changeable Weather Ahead
An all new edition of the ABC 33/40 Weather Xtreme video is available in the player below, and on iTunes… The active wave pattern will continue across North America for the foreseeable future, so expect frequent weather changes in the … Continue reading
Moisture Levels Increase Tomorrow
An all new edition of the ABC 33/40 Weather Xtreme video is available in the player below, and on iTunes… Another cold morning across Alabama… a quick peek over in our Skywatchers Instant Message conference suggests temperatures this morning are … Continue reading
Hole Punch Cloud Over Baldwin County
Thanks to Johnathan Swanger of Bay Minette for these images… he writes: “Hey James, I saw something very interesting on the way home from work this afternoon, I thought you might like this pic.” This is a “hole punch” cloud… … Continue reading
Cold Again Tonight
An all new edition of the ABC 33/40 Weather Xtreme video is available in the player below, and on iTunes… Temperatures will drop pretty quickly tonight… and most communities will go down in the 20s again with no real change … Continue reading
