Tag Archives: drought
Midday Nowcast: Some Strong Storms This Evening; Alabama is Now Drought Free
The latest drought monitor released this morning, shows the rains of the last week were a big help. All of Alabama is drought free, and no part of Alabama is abnormally dry. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Moderate Drought Continues, but Some Storms are on the Way
Mainly sunny and hot today with highs in the low to mid 90s. We continue to see moisture levels rise today and we will mention the risk of an isolated showers or storms during the afternoon and evening hours. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Improvements in the Drought across Alabama
For today and tomorrow highs will be in the mid 90s across much of the state. Rain chances are near zero each day as well, but an isolated, pop-up shower or storm is always possible. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Despite Recent Rains, Severe Drought Continues for Portions of Alabama
The beneficial rains over the last week have helped drought conditions to improve across portions of Alabama, but again, it takes a while for drought conditions to form, and it takes time for drought conditions to go away. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Extreme Drought, but Higher Rain Chances
This week, all of the northern third of Alabama is suffering from at least moderate drought, with severe drought now covering large portions of the area. Continue reading
Midday Nowcast: Hot and Dry Pattern; Drought Increasing Across Alabama
Severe drought conditions have developed over Walker, Fayette, Lamar, and portions of Tuscaloosa, Marion, and Pickens Counties in West Alabama. Continue reading
Severe Drought Conditions Persisting In Parts Of Central Alabama
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that severe drought conditions are persisting across portions of western and central Shelby County. Continue reading
Latest Drought Information Statement 1/12/2017
Drought Conditions Persist Across Central Alabama The Latest U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that drought conditions persist across Central Alabama. Extreme drought conditions persist over an area along and to the right of a line from near Lafayette to Columbiana to … Continue reading
Closer Look At The Coming Rain Event
Our most significant rain event since July is ahead for Alabama; this won’t come close to ending the drought, but it will certainly give it a “punch in the gut”. We are getting many questions, so here are some answers… … Continue reading
Drought Update – November 20
Alabama remains in a serious short term drought; about one third of the state is in an “exceptional drought”, as defined by the U.S. Drought Monitor… Since the first of October, a total of 1,844 wildfires have destroyed over 22,000 … Continue reading
