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Warming Trend Begins Tomorrow

COLD DECEMBER DAY: While the sun is shining brightly over West Alabama, clouds are hanging tough over the eastern two-thirds of the state this afternoon… The stubborn clouds are keeping temperatures below forecast levels, most locations under the clouds are … Continue reading →

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Calmer, Warmer Days Ahead For Alabama

COLD START: Temperatures are below freezing over the northern half of Alabama early this morning with temperatures generally in the 20s. Clouds linger over the southern half of the state, with a bit of drizzle reported in spots. Expect a … Continue reading →

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Wild Weekend Weather

Here is a closer look at the issues facing Alabama this weekend… SEVERE STORMS POSSIBLE OVER NORTHWEST ALABAMA TONIGHT: Temperatures today will warm into the low 70s with a strong south wind, setting the stage for the potential for strong … Continue reading →

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Strong/Severe Storms Tomorrow Night

WILD WEEKEND WEATHER CHANGES: Hang on to your hat for some very fast paced weather changes over the next 72 hours… you might consider taking some time to watch the Weather Xtreme video for all of the maps and graphics … Continue reading →

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December 16, 2000

On this date in 2000… an EF4 tornado tore through the southern part of Tuscaloosa, killing eleven people and injuring over 100. Nine of the fatalities occurred in mobile homes, one in a vehicle, and one in a commercial building … Continue reading →

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Severe Storms Possible Tomorrow Night

FRIGID AIR: We begin this day below freezing over the northern half of the state with most communities reporting temperatures in the 20s right before sunrise. But, before you complain about the weather here… check out the early morning observation … Continue reading →

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Cold, Warm, Storms, Cold Again

HOP ABOARD THE ALABAMA WEATHER ROLLER COASTER: No dull moments around here through the weekend. Let’s go through this active pattern. COLD TONIGHT: Despite sunshine in full force, temperatures are only in the 38-42 degree range across much of North … Continue reading →

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Wild Weather Swings Through The Weekend

NEVER A DULL MOMENT in the weather office in Alabama in December. There will be many fast paced changes over the next four days with everything from freezing temperatures, soaking rain, and severe storms along the way. You might want … Continue reading →

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Arctic Air Arrives Tonight; Warmer, Stormy Weekend

HERE COMES THE COLD: The sky has cleared over the northern half of Alabama this afternoon, with clouds lingering over the southern counties of the state. An Arctic front will pass through this evening in dry fashion, and will put … Continue reading →

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The “Crap App” Dilemma – December 2016

I wrote an original post on this subject in the summer of 2012… but really, not much has changed. Weather apps are very good, very bad, and often a sore subject among professional meteorologists. I know most of you up … Continue reading →

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