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Severe Weather – Be Prepared
Alabamians should be pretty good at this; we have two tornado seasons annually, one coming in the spring (March, April, and May), and the other in the late fall (November, December). Severe weather threats during these seasons are like heat … Continue reading
Flooding/Severe Weather Threat
VERY ACTIVE DAY: You will want to pay close attention to the weather over the next 24 hours as we have the dual threat of flash flooding and severe thunderstorms. ROUND ONE: As expected, a large mass of rain, along … Continue reading
Late Look At Tomorrow
New data is coming in, and here is the latest thinking on the dual flood/severe storm threat for Alabama… TOMORROW MORNING: A large mass of rain and strong storms is west of Alabama, moving into the Memphis area as I … Continue reading
Flash Flood/Severe Storm Threat
ACTIVE WEATHER AHEAD: While we are enjoying a quiet, warm afternoon, very active weather is developing west of the state, and we will have the dual threat of heavy rain and flash flooding tomorrow, tomorrow night, into early Friday morning. … Continue reading
Severe Storms Possible Tomorrow
ONE MORE DRY DAY: We will forecast a mix of sun and clouds across Alabama today with a high in the mid 70s, but very active weather is likely to the west, where severe storms are possible from the western … Continue reading
One More Dry Day; Stormy By Thursday
BLUE SKY AND SUNSHINE: What a delightful day for Alabama… a sunny sky with temperatures in the low 70s in most places this afternoon. Doesn’t get much better. We stay dry tomorrow with a mix of sun and clouds; the … Continue reading
Strong Storms Possible Thursday
COLD MORNING: Our Skywatcher at Black Creek, just northeast of Gadsden, Vic Bell, reports 32 degrees early this morning… we are seeing 30s at places like Cullman and Haleyville. Another reminder you never plant anything that might be harmed by … Continue reading
One More Delightful Day
SPECTACULAR SPRING AFTERNOON: Hard to find a cloud in the sky this afternoon; temperatures are mostly in the 60s across North/Central Alabama. Tonight will be clear and cool with a low in the 40-43 degree range for most; some colder … Continue reading
Improving Weather Today
THIS MORNING: A cold front is passing through Central Alabama early this morning in dry fashion; behind the front some places across North Alabama are in the 50s, but we have 60s south and east of the front. Early morning … Continue reading
On This Date In 1994
On Palm Sunday, March 27, 1994, an EF-4 tornado struck the Goshen United Methodist Church, north of Piedmont, killing 20 people during the morning worship service; 92 were injured. A warning was issued 12 minutes before the tornado destroyed the … Continue reading
