Thanks to ABC 33/40 Skywatcher Kristie Calvin for these images… she writes: “Hi James: I hope all is going well for you! Since this is the longest day of the year, Alaskans celebrate in numerous ways. On Saturday night, Mike … Continue reading →

An isolated strong storm has formed this evening over East Alabama… the storm was near the city of Talladega at 9:00… moving to the west/southwest at about 15 to 20 mph. This storm is producing lots of lightning, visible from … Continue reading →

Thanks to Matt McCracken for this video and the images taken this afternoon… he writes: “Live from the lighthouse condo in Gulf Shores, AL The only thing missing is more people! Beaches are being kept in great shape!”

Thanks to Jim Seagle for this image… he writes: “Hi James, I have about 9 pictures of this tree that was struck by lightning. This tree is on Shelby Co. 10 at Pea Ridge. It looks like the lightning heated … Continue reading →

An all new edition of the ABC 33/40 Weather Xtreme video is available in the player below. You can subscribe to the Weather Xtreme video on iTunes by clicking here. RIGHT NOW: Strong storms continue over parts of Central Alabama… … Continue reading →

An all new edition of the ABC 33/40 Weather Xtreme video is available in the player below. You can subscribe to the Weather Xtreme video on iTunes by clicking here. SUMMER SOLSTICE: The sun will be directly over the Tropic … Continue reading →

I am at the metro all-star tournament at Vestavia… needless to say in a big rain delay with severe storms in the area. I estimate winds in the 40 mph range with torrential rain and gobs of lightning. Tournament officials … Continue reading →

Thanks to Craig Thomas for these images… he writes: “James, This storm came through Haleyville about 10:15 this morning moving from north to south. There was alot of wind but very little lightning or rain. The temperature dropped considerably in … Continue reading →

Strong storms continue over southern Jefferson and parts of Shelby Counties. A wet microburst is possible within those storms during the next 30 minutes or so, and gobs of dangerous lightning continue. The image below is a distant look at … Continue reading →

I received this image via Twitter this afternoon as that nasty MCS moved into Chicago… Glass was blown out of the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower), and there was widespread tree and power line damage. About 300,000 … Continue reading →