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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.

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Mid-Afternoon Update — Nice but Very Warm

Mid-Afternoon Update — Nice but Very Warm

| September 30, 2023 @ 3:08 pm

Skies across Central Alabama as we approach 3 pm on this last day of September have some fair-weather cumulus clouds, but nothing in the way of blocking out the sun for more than a few seconds at a time.

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Saturday Weather Briefing — Remaining Dry & Warm Through Much of Next Week

Saturday Weather Briefing — Remaining Dry & Warm Through Much of Next Week

| September 30, 2023 @ 6:44 am

It’s a rather quiet forecast for the next several days, but there is a little hope for some rain by the end of the forecast period.

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WeatherBrains 923:  Perturb The Initial Conditions

WeatherBrains 923: Perturb The Initial Conditions

| September 27, 2023 @ 8:00 am

The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

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Very Nice Going Into the Midday Hour; Will Feel Almost Summer-Like by Mid-Afternoon

Very Nice Going Into the Midday Hour; Will Feel Almost Summer-Like by Mid-Afternoon

| September 23, 2023 @ 11:00 am

As of the 10 am roundup this morning, skies are sunny across the entire area and temperatures only in the lower 70s to the lower 80s at this point.

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Ophelia Makes Landfall in North Carolina as a Very Strong Tropical Storm

Ophelia Makes Landfall in North Carolina as a Very Strong Tropical Storm

| September 23, 2023 @ 7:33 am

The latest Satellite image as of 7 am shows the storm, which looks like the head of the alien from “Alien,” shows that dry air is being pulled into the right side of the storm.

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Saturday Weather Briefing — Summer-Like Weather on This First Day of Fall

Saturday Weather Briefing — Summer-Like Weather on This First Day of Fall

| September 23, 2023 @ 6:58 am

The first day of fall is here, but it will still feel like summer as some locations will hit the lower 90s today. We’ll have a few showers sneak into the forecast by the start of the work week.

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WeatherBrains 922:  Getting Stoned in Oklahoma

WeatherBrains 922: Getting Stoned in Oklahoma

| September 20, 2023 @ 1:00 pm

The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

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Showers Quieting Down at Midday; More Expected to Form This Afternoon

Showers Quieting Down at Midday; More Expected to Form This Afternoon

| September 16, 2023 @ 12:00 pm

The work week ahead, along with the latter 2/3rds of Sunday look to be fantastic, we’ll just have to get through the gray skies and showers today. Could we have some mischief forming by the Florida Peninsula this week?

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Saturday Weather Briefing – Rain & Some Thunder Likely for Much of the Area Today

Saturday Weather Briefing – Rain & Some Thunder Likely for Much of the Area Today

| September 16, 2023 @ 6:34 am

There will be scattered showers across the area for your Saturday, but much drier air moves in by Sunday. After that, the work week ahead will be fantastic.

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It’s a Mighty Nice Midday, But Some Showers Are Forming

It’s a Mighty Nice Midday, But Some Showers Are Forming

| September 9, 2023 @ 12:48 pm

For much of the area, there is plenty of sunshine to go around. There are a few locations that are getting a few raindrops as we have hit the midday hour.

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Saturday Weather Briefing – A Few Showers/Storms This Weekend for Parts of the Area

Saturday Weather Briefing – A Few Showers/Storms This Weekend for Parts of the Area

| September 9, 2023 @ 7:00 am

No video this morning due to computer issues, but here is what I have. A few showers and storms will be possible this weekend; but hang on, Fall will be moving in on Wednesday.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jackson & Madison Co. Until 9:45 pm

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jackson & Madison Co. Until 9:45 pm

| September 6, 2023 @ 9:00 pm

At 857 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Gurley, or 7 miles east of Huntsville, moving east at 25 mph.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Madison Co. Until 9 pm

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Madison Co. Until 9 pm

| September 6, 2023 @ 8:28 pm

At 825 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near University Of Alabama In Huntsville, or near Madison, moving east at 15 mph.

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EXPIRED – Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lawrence & Morgan Co. Until 7:45 pm

EXPIRED – Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lawrence & Morgan Co. Until 7:45 pm

| September 6, 2023 @ 7:16 pm

At 712 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles west of Hartselle, moving east at 10 mph.

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