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GOES-16 Images Of GOES-S Launch

GOES-16 Images Of GOES-S Launch

| March 1, 2018 @ 4:56 pm

Awesome images caught by GOES-16 while the Atlas-V rocket was giving it’s sister, GOES-S, a lift into orbit.

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Watch GOES-S Launch Live Starting at 3:30 p.m.

Watch GOES-S Launch Live Starting at 3:30 p.m.

| March 1, 2018 @ 3:35 pm

Watch the launch of the GOES-S satellite live on NASA-TV. The launch is scheduled for 4:02 p.m. CST.

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Tornado Confirmed In Cullman County From Wednesday’s Storms

Tornado Confirmed In Cullman County From Wednesday’s Storms

| March 1, 2018 @ 3:25 pm

A very weak and short lived tornado touched down Wednesday evening between Eva and Fairview in northeast Cullman county.

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Rain-Free Weather Tomorrow Through Sunday

Rain-Free Weather Tomorrow Through Sunday

| March 1, 2018 @ 3:17 pm

CALMING DOWN: A band of heavy rain showers moved across North/Central Alabama this morning, producing high winds in a few spots. Wind damage was reported at Hueytown, and also across Calhoun County from Alexandria to Jacksonville to Rabbittown. All of the damage in these areas was the result of strong straight line winds; there was no tornado involved.

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March Roars In Like A Lion

March Roars In Like A Lion

| March 1, 2018 @ 2:34 pm

The good news is that the severe weather threat has come to an end for all of Central Alabama, as the cold front responsible for all of the action this morning has now moved well into the southern portions of the area.

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Areal Flood Warning Expired For Parts Of Colbert, Cullman, Dekalb, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, Morgan, And Franklin (TN) Counties

Areal Flood Warning Expired For Parts Of Colbert, Cullman, Dekalb, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, Morgan, And Franklin (TN) Counties

| March 1, 2018 @ 12:53 pm

Areal Flood Warning Expired For Parts Of Colbert, Cullman, Dekalb, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, Morgan, And Franklin (TN) Counties

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Areal Flood Warning Canceled For Parts Of Madison County

Areal Flood Warning Canceled For Parts Of Madison County

| March 1, 2018 @ 10:05 am

Indian Creek at Madison is currently at 7.

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Important Thoughts from NWS Birmingham SOO Kevin Laws

Important Thoughts from NWS Birmingham SOO Kevin Laws

| March 1, 2018 @ 10:01 am

Using clues from the environment in severe weather situation has helped the NWS Birmingham reduce false alarms. It is a process of continuous improvement.

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Cold Front Pushing Southeast with Heavy Rain, Strong Wind Gusts; Some Damage Reported

Cold Front Pushing Southeast with Heavy Rain, Strong Wind Gusts; Some Damage Reported

| March 1, 2018 @ 9:41 am

A line of low topped storms is pushing southeast ahead of a cold front this morning. Wind gusts to 50 mph have downed some trees.

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Areal Flood Warning Issued For Parts Of Colbert, Lauderdale, And Limestone Counties Until 7:15AM

Areal Flood Warning Issued For Parts Of Colbert, Lauderdale, And Limestone Counties Until 7:15AM

| March 1, 2018 @ 8:10 am

At 1:14 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated a band of light to moderate rain that will persist across the warning area for much of the night and aggravate preexisting flooding conditions.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Parts Of Dekalb, Jackson, And Marshall Counties Until 7:15AM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Parts Of Dekalb, Jackson, And Marshall Counties Until 7:15AM

| March 1, 2018 @ 8:09 am

At 6:39 AM CST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Trenton to 7 miles northeast of Guntersville, moving east at 30 mph.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Continues For Parts Of Marshall County Until 7:00AM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Continues For Parts Of Marshall County Until 7:00AM

| March 1, 2018 @ 8:09 am

At 6:45 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Guntersville, moving east at 30 mph.

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Areal Flood Warning Issued For Nearly All Of North Alabama Until 1:00PM

Areal Flood Warning Issued For Nearly All Of North Alabama Until 1:00PM

| March 1, 2018 @ 8:09 am

At 7:01 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain that will cause flooding.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Continues For Parts Of Marshall And Morgan Counties Until 6:30AM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Continues For Parts Of Marshall And Morgan Counties Until 6:30AM

| March 1, 2018 @ 8:09 am

At 6:01 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Arab, moving east at 50 mph.

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