Author Archives: spann
The “Social Media-rologist” Dilemma
Operational meteorologists are dealing with an issue that won’t go away, and seems to be more problematic every year. It usually begins with a flood of Facebook private messages and posts asking “is this true”. And, they share a link … Continue reading
Cold, Dry Weather For Alabama
FEELS LIKE WINTER: The El Nino blow torch has shot down for now, and we project cold, dry weather for Alabama as the work week begins. We project lows down in the mid 20s both tomorrow and Wednesday morning, and … Continue reading
A Look At Today’s Severe Weather Threat
Brian Peters will be along shortly with the Weather Xtreme video… I am on “vacation” this week, but of course will be around today to handle severe weather coverage on ABC 33/40 if needed. PLACEMENT: The Storm Prediction Center has … Continue reading
Tomorrow’s Severe Weather Risk
This discussion concerns the potential for severe weather in Alabama tomorrow; and also includes a look at college football game bowl weather in Birmingham and Dallas. TOMORROW: The SPC (Storm Prediction Center) has the standard “slight risk” of severe weather … Continue reading
Merry Christmas!
**No Weather Xtreme video today** From all of us that work the blog… Despite all the problems, this is still a good world. May you and your family enjoy God’s richest blessings this Christmas; usually found in the smaller things … Continue reading
Warm Christmas Weather
**No Weather Xtreme video this afternoon; we are on a holiday schedule** FLOODING OVER SOUTH AND EAST ALABAMA: Many South and East Alabama counties are under flash flood warnings this afternoon… Rain amounts have exceeded five inches in many places, … Continue reading
The Social Media Dilemma
Times have changed; prior to any significant severe weather or winter storm threat, I spend long hours working social media, posting updates on what people can expect, and answering questions. Countless hundreds of questions. I am glad to do it; … Continue reading
Record Warmth; Strong Storms
RADAR CHECK: Strong storms continue across parts of Central and South Alabama at daybreak on this Christmas Eve… As forecast, the severe weather event yesterday and last night was high impact. At least seven people were killed, and at least … Continue reading
Evening Look At The Overnight Risk
Thanks to Bill Murray for all his work today; he will be manning the blog overnight and will keep it up to date with fresh information. Just a quick note some important observations… *There is no severe weather in Alabama … Continue reading
Mid-Morning Update
RADAR CHECK: A fairly large mass of rain and storms covers Alabama… This activity will exit the state by early afternoon, leaving an unstable atmosphere, and with a dynamic system approaching, the door is open for a significant severe weather … Continue reading
