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Sun And Scattered Storms; Very Humid
QUIET THIS MORNING: As opposed to yesterday when a band of storms was producing flooding across Central Alabama, we have nothing showing up on radar this morning at daybreak. We do note some patchy dense fog, but that will dissipate by mid-morning. Continue reading
Mix Of Sun And Scattered Storms In Coming Days
A CALMER AFTERNOON: The radar is pretty quiet across the northern half of Alabama this afternoon in the wake of tropical downpours this morning that produced serious flooding across some of the central counties of the state. A few scattered showers and thunderstorms are over Northwest Alabama, and also across the southern counties. Flash flood warnings remain in effect for a zone from Eutaw and Greensboro to Marion, Clanton, and Prattville for runoff from morning rain. Some communities had over four inches of rain in just a few hours. Continue reading
Deep Tropical Moisture Lingers Over Alabama
FLASH FLOOD WATCH: While Alberto is gone, he left behind a very deep layer of rich tropical moisture, and with a broad upper trough overhead we will maintain a chance of showers and thunderstorms across Alabama today. It won’t rain all day, and the sun will probably peek out at times. But, showers and storms today will be very effective rain producers with high precipitable water values. NWS Birmingham issued another flash flood watch for much of Central Alabama early this morning; it will be in effect until 7pm… Continue reading
Alberto Almost Out Of Alabama; Moist Air Remains
ALBERTO OVER NORTHWEST ALABAMA: The center of former Subtropical Storm Alberto is near Moulton this afternoon, moving northward. It will be in Tennessee tonight, but it has left a deep layer of tropical moisture over Alabama with very high precipitable water values. Continue reading
Alberto Moving Steadily Northward Producing Heavy Rain
TROPICAL SOAKER: The circulation of Subtropical Depression Alberto around daybreak is just northwest of Clanton, and is moving slowly to the north/northwest. Heavy rain continues to fall across Central Alabama, and a flood watch remains in effect for a large part of Alabama. NWS extended the watch westward early this morning to include Tuscaloosa… Continue reading
Alberto Makes Landfall; Tropical Rain Moving Northward
ALBERTO IS INLAND: The circulation center of Alberto has moved onto the Florida coast west of Panama City Beach this afternoon. The system will move up through Alabama tomorrow, bringing the potential for heavy rain to the eastern half of the state. Continue reading
Alberto Nearing The Gulf Coast
ALBERTO CLOSE TO THE COAST: The center of Subtropical Storm Alberto this morning is about 100 miles south of Destin, and sustained winds remain near 65 mph. The system is considered “subtropical” since it is more of a hybrid… between a classic tropical storm and a broad, mid-latitude system like we see in the cool season here. Most likely it will remain subtropical through landfall later today. Continue reading
Sunday Evening Notes On Alberto
ALBERTO APPROACHING THE GULF COAST: This evening the center of Subtropical Storm Alberto is about 90 miles south/southwest of Apalachicola, Florida… sustained winds have increased to 65 mph. Little additional strengthening is expected before Alberto reaches the Gulf Coast tomorrow morning. Steady weakening is expected after landfall, and Alberto is forecast to become a tropical depression tomorrow night or Tuesday. Continue reading
Sunday Morning Notes On Alberto
FORECAST TRACK SHIFTING EASTWARD: he track continues to adjust eastward, meaning some changes in the impact on Alabama and the Gulf Coast. Subtropical Storm Alberto still has sustained winds near 40 mph… gradual strengthening is forecast until the system reaches the Gulf Coast tomorrow. Landfall is now expected near Panama City Beach around midday tomorrow based on faster forecast forward motion. Continue reading
Saturday Evening Notes On Alberto
ALBERTO UPDATE: Alberto remains a subtropical storm this evening given its sprawling structure and involvement with an upper-level trough. Sustained winds remain at 40 mph. Here are the key points you need to know…. *The system should become better organized … Continue reading
