It remains a very hot evening for most locations across Alabama. Some areas have seen showers and storms that have cooled temperatures down into the upper 70s and lower 80s. If you have not been fortunate enough to see one of these showers today, you are likely still seeing temperatures in the 90s. Most areas […]
Throughout the afternoon, strong storms have been impacting areas across eastern portions of Central Alabama. These storms continue a southerly movement and are producing very heavy rain and frequent lightning. Storms are just northwest of the campus of Auburn University. These storms could impact the campus and the festivities ongoing associated the ballgame this evening. […]
It is a hot and muggy day for most locations across Alabama this afternoon. Ample sunshine has allowed most areas to warm into the lower and mid 90s. The sunshine has also allowed instability to increase across the state and has allowed for a few areas of thunderstorms to develop. A look at the latest […]
We are already seeing a few showers and storms pop up on radar this midday. The atmosphere will support widely scattered showers and storms again today. However, most areas across the state will remain dry today. Storms have developed over Calhoun, Cleburne, Clay and Cullman Counties. The general track of the convection today will be […]
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. The overall weather pattern for Central Alabama has become summer-ish once again with moisture back up along with the […]
A strong thunderstorm is over Shelby County south of 280 in the area of Chelsea. Expect heavy rain, frequent lightning, gusty winds and possibly some small hail. It is moving south southwest toward Calera, but will likely rain itself out over the next 30 minutes.
**No afternoon Weather Xtreme video today** SUN, HEAT, STORMS: Strong storms have formed in scattered pockets over East Alabama this afternoon; at one point a severe thunderstorm warning was required for parts of Etowah and St. Clair Counties. Here is radar check shortly after 3:00… Storms are moving to the south, and the heavier ones […]
Strong storm from Steele to south of Ranbow City is affecting southern Etowan and will be moving into St. Clair County over the next 45 minutes. Large hail is possible. Especially just south of US-411 near the Etowah/St. Clair County line. In addition, 2-3 inches of rain could fall in one hour. In addition, as […]
I never know this would be such a touchy subject. After years and years of getting reports of “heat lightning” in the summer and not really saying anything but “thanks for the report”, I have decided to go on a campaign for truth. There is no such thing as heat lightning. Some have told me […]
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. HOT, HUMID LABOR DAY WEEKEND: It is finally starting to feel like summer, right as we are about to […]
Fodor’s produces one of the most respected curated travel guides in the world. I have dozens of them from over the years on my bookshelves and more recently on my tablets. I was thrilled to see that they tapped Birmingham as one of 14 Best Places to Go This Fall. The Magic City is one […]
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. RADAR CHECK: Today is the fifth consecutive day with no rain in the bucket for Birmingham and north of […]
From Dr. John Christy… the Alabama state climatologist… Alabama’s 2013 summer will go into the books as one of the coolest summers of the past 131 years, according to data from the Alabama state climatologist. Looking at temperature data from the areas around each of the state’s four largest cities, plus forecast highs through Saturday, […]
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. A LITTLE HOTTER: Keep in mind we have experienced 90 degree heat on only 5 days so far this […]
Our long time friend, mentor, and charter Weather Factory member, J.B. Elliott, passed away on May 11, 2015. Click HERE to read James' tribute.
