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Very Strong Storm Over Jefferson/Shelby Co Line

The storm is capable of producing small hail gusty winds, and dangerous cloud to ground lightning. There is little movement, so some localized flooding issues are possible as well… Other strong storms are approaching Gadsden from the northwest at this … Continue reading →

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Storms To Increase Tomorrow

**No afternoon Weather Xtreme video today; I am speaking at a small business forum on tornado recovery sponsored by the Birmingham Business Alliance this afternoon** RIGHT NOW: Storms are widely scattered across our state this afternoon. No widespread MCS like … Continue reading →

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Sun, Heat, And A Few Storms

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. CLASSIC SUMMER MIX: Today … Continue reading →

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Stormy Alabama Sky

Thanks to many of you for these shots from across Alabama on another stormy summer afternoon….

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Calera Train Derailment

From ABC 33/40 News… A train derails off Highway 31 in Calera – about 100 gallons of fuel spilled. One rail employee has minor injuries. There are no evacuations. — Sarah Snyder

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Gulf Shores Brush Fire

From the Mobile Press Register… GULF SHORES, Alabama — What began as a 3-acre blaze when firefighters first responded early this afternoon has rapidly grown to a 200-acre fire north of Lake Shelby at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, … Continue reading →

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Amazing Alabama Sky

What a collection of shots over the past 24 hours… all from Alabama. Thanks to our readers and viewers for taking the time to send them in! A beautiful sunset, rainbows, a huge brush fire in Gulf Shores…

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Major Fire In Gulf Shores

A major brush fire is in progress at Gulf Shores State Park. It cover 5 to 10 acres, and many campers have been evacuated. See the SKYCAM images here…

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Remarkable Sunset

Thanks to many of you for capturing these images of a simply beautiful Alabama sunset this evening that in many cases featured a rainbow. This, of course, was in the wake of the band of thunderstorms that moved through late … Continue reading →

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Sun, Heat, And Storms

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. STRONG STORMS OVER NORTH … Continue reading →

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