Saturday Weather Briefing — Hot & Mainly Dry Today; Arlene Forecast to Weaken Over the Weekend
Today will be hot and mainly dry, but rain chances will increase on Sunday. Tropical Storm Arlene is expected to weaken this weekend.
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Tropical Depression 2 Has Formed in the Northeastern Gulf of Mexico
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Some modest intensification is forecast, and the depression could become a tropical storm tonight or tomorrow.
WeatherBrains 906: Me and My Dumb Friends
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.
Recipe: Grilled Steak Sliders with Onions & Blue Cheese
Grilled Steak Sliders with Onions & Blue Cheese are the perfect addition to your summer grilling menu.
Mid-Afternoon Weather Check — A Few Showers/Storms Over the Western Parts of the Area
As of 2:45 pm, we have a few scattered showers and storms over the western portions of the area, while the rest of Central Alabama is dry and nice.
Sunday Weather Briefing — Only a Few Isolated Showers Today; Dry & Mild for Memorial Day
Memorial Day is still going to be very nice and mild. We get into a summer-type pattern as we hit midweek.
The Midday Report — A Few Rogue Showers Out There
As of 11:13 am, there is a small batch of showers moving westward over portions of Winston and Walker counties, while the rest of Central Alabama is dry at this point.
Saturday Weather Briefing Video — Only a Few Isolated Showers & Storms Possible Through the Holiday Weekend
While temperatures will remain lower than what we are used to for this time of the year, the heat returns by the end of the work week ahead.
WeatherBrains 905: NWS Indy Party Bus
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.
A Brief Late-Morning Update
As of 10:10 am, we have some shower activity moving across the central portions of the Tennessee Valley and down into the extreme northern parts of Central Alabama, along with some light rain moving across portions of Lamar County.
Saturday Weather Briefing — Some Strong/Severe Storms Possible Today
A few strong to severe storms possible today as a cold front moves through the area. Rain chances will continue through Tuesday, but dry weather will end out the work week.
Severe T-Storm Warning for Parts of Barbour, Russell Co. Until 8:30 pm
At 740 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Spring Hill, or 13 miles southeast of Hurtsboro, moving southeast at 5 mph.
Severe T-Storm Warning for Parts of Coosa Co. Until 8:15 pm
At 733 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Weogufka, moving southeast at 5 mph.
Severe T-Storm Warning for Lee, Macon, Russell Co. Until 7:15 pm
At 635 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Society Hill, or 10 miles south of Auburn, moving southeast at 10 mph.
