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Big Storms Fire Up

Again today slow moving summer storms have formed across Alabama in scattered spots. They are producing very heavy rain, gobs of lightning, and gusty winds. A few severe thunderstorm warnings could be required as the afternoon rolls along…

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Muggy Summer Days

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Scattered Summer Storms

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Strong Storms – NE Alabama

Strong storms continue over parts of Alabama… heaviest rain is falling now over sections of Etowah and Cherokee Counties of Northeast Alabama. Additional showers and storms will form throughout the day in the tropical moisture that covers Alabama…

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Interesting Morning Radar

We note the developing thunderstorms over West-Central Alabama, and showers over the northern third of the state as well. Look for showers and storms to slowly increase as the day rolls along. Also, note the two rings… one near Gee’s … Continue reading →

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Lightning Is Frightening

Thanks to Melissa Austin, who works with us at ABC 33/40, for these images taken by her husband. The tree was struck by lightning Sunday between 4 & 5 pm. The house is in the Sunny Meadows subdivision off of … Continue reading →

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Muggy Is The Word

An all new edition of the ABC 33/40 Weather Xtreme video is available in the player on the right sidebar of the blog. You can subscribe to the Weather Xtreme video on iTunes by clicking here. SMOTHERED BY HIGH HUMIDITY: … Continue reading →

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Ocean Of Humidity

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Hype Heats Up

Long time readers know my concern over increasing levels of hyperbole in the weather world. Before anybody gets their back arched here, this is not a criticism of any person, media outlet, or agency, this is a post critical of … Continue reading →

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Showers Continue Over East Alabama

Showers continue at midday across parts of East and Central Alabama… in the general area from Anniston to Montgomery. Only 81 degrees at noon at Montgomery with rain falling. Look for additional showers and storms this afternoon as the daytime … Continue reading →

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