Tag Archives: storms
Soaking Rain
Widespread, soaking rain continues over the western half of the state late this morning, with amounts over 1 inch in most spots. The rain will move steadily east during the afternoon; sure looks like some spots will wind up with … Continue reading
Mid-Morning Update
NWS Mobile continues to issue tornado warnings for far Southwest Alabama… Up this way, no severe weather, just lots of rain. REST OF THE DAY: The severe weather risk for the northern half of the state remains somewhat marginal; highest … Continue reading
Wet/Stormy Day
**Brian Peters will have a full discussion and Weather Xtreme video shortly** PLAN OF THE DAY: I have a pretty busy day today; I am doing a weather program this morning at Brookwood Forest Elementary in Mountain Brook; have a … Continue reading
Alabama Storm FAQ
Here we go again… with another strong storm system just west of Alabama. I get literally hundreds of questions via Facebook and Twitter, so let’s answer them here in one spot. SEVERE WEATHER OVERNIGHT TONIGHT? No. While there have been … Continue reading
Mid-Afternoon Update
Below is the current surface situation across the Southeast U.S… The warm air surge is on time, with temperatures around 70 now near Tuscaloosa. All of Alabama will be in the warm sector of this intense storm tonight. Note the … Continue reading
Severe Weather Potential Tonight – Update
As expected, the Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the severe weather risk to “moderate” later today and tonight for parts of Northwest Alabama, North Mississippi, West Tennessee, and East Arkansas. The highest tornado probabilities are in that area… there is … Continue reading
Let’s Look At Tomorrow Night
I had a wonderful time at the American Meteorological Society student conference this morning in New Orleans… it was extremely refreshing to see so many college students with a passion for science, and specifically meteorology. There is so much to … Continue reading
Strong Storms, Below Severe Limits
Thanks to Bill Murray for working the long overnight hours… Storms over Alabama early this morning remain below severe limits. The stronger storms in the line over West Alabama are producing small hail and gusty winds, and the NWS in … Continue reading
Warm, Unsettled Weekend
**No Weather Xtreme video this afternoon due to travel… I am in New Orleans to speak to an AMS conference tomorrow** THIS AFTERNOON: Below is a screen grab of the radar at mid-afternoon… We will maintain the risk of scattered … Continue reading
Afternoon Update
**No Weather Xtreme video this afternoon… focusing mainly on radar and ongoing weather** RIGHT NOW: A well defined cold front is northwest of Alabama… Quite the contrast in Arkansas… Little Rock is at a balmy 62 degrees at midday, while … Continue reading
