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ACs Are Humming…

Interesting bit of info from a “reliable source” within the Southern Company this evening: “With all the heat in the Southeast, it’s creating a lot of demand for energy (air conditioning). Southern Company set a record for peak demand yesterday … Continue reading →

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Dog Day Afternoon

An all new edition of the ABC 33/40 Weather Xtreme video is available in the player below, and on iTunes… This afternoon’s heat song is submitted by reader Mike Wilhelm. Mike writes: “I hope you don’t run out of summer … Continue reading →

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Summer In The City

An all new edition of the ABC 33/40 Weather Xtreme video is available in the player below, and on iTunes… How about this one from the Lovin’ Spoonful? “Hot town, summer in the city Back of my neck getting dirty … Continue reading →

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From Fort Morgan

Thanks to ABC 33/40 Skywatcher Alston Keith for these images… he writes: “James, I snapped these pictures of a shelf cloud while at Ft. Morgan Beach last week, a very strong storm followed. Take care, Alston”

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A Loss In The NWS Family

This note came in today from our friend Alan Gerard, the Meteorologist In Charge of the NWS office in Jackson. I thought I would post this since most of the Southeast U.S. “weather family” checks in with us fairly often … Continue reading →

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Heat Wave

An all new edition of the ABC 33/40 Weather Xtreme video is available in the player below, and on iTunes… As we continue to pull out all of the “hot” songs we can find, how about this one from Martha … Continue reading →

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Radar Update…

Another reminder, our Doppler Radar system, atop Double Oak Mountain in northern Shelby County, is down due to a major component failure. We are hoping to have the radar working again within the next 7 to 10 days. We will … Continue reading →

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Hot Fun In The Summertime

An all new edition of the ABC 33/40 Weather Xtreme video is available in the player below, and on iTunes… Anyone remember Sly and the Family Stone from the early 70s? “End of the spring and here she comes back … Continue reading →

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From Guatemala

Thanks to ABC 33/40 Skywatcher Brandon Harris for this image… he writes: “I wanted to share a view with you all. This is what I’ve been waking up to every morning since I’ve been here in Guatemala City. Have a … Continue reading →

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Radar Update

I am doing my best to get away from being “connected to the grid” this week since I am on vacation, but a quick check of the email inbox shows many notes from people asking about our radar. ABC 33/40 … Continue reading →

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