Not a Cloud in the Sky as We Head to Midday
Perfect fall weather at midday to get out and enjoy those outdoor activities.
Author Archive: Scott Martin
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.
No Rain in Our Immediate Future Across Central Alabama
We’ll continue the streak of beautiful weather through this forecast period without the threat of any rain.
4 pm NHC Update: Ian Intensifies Into a Hurricane Once Again; More Watches & Warnings Issued
There is a danger of life-threatening storm surge through Friday along the coasts of northeast Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
10 am NHC Update: Hurricane Warning Issued for the Entire South Carolina Coast
Hurricane-force winds are expected across the South Carolina coast beginning early Friday, where a Hurricane Warning has been issued. Hurricane conditions are possible by tonight along the coasts of northeastern Florida and Georgia, where a Hurricane Watch is in effect.
7 pm NHC Update: Ian Down to Category 3; Continues to Batter the Florida Peninsula
IAN CONTINUING TO BATTER THE FLORIDA PENINSULA WITH CATASTROPHIC STORM SURGE, WINDS, AND FLOODING. SUMMARY OF 800 PM EDT…0000 UTC…INFORMATION ———————————————- LOCATION…27.2N 81.7W ABOUT 30 MI…50 KM NE OF PUNTA GORDA FLORIDA ABOUT 95 MI…150 KM SSW OF ORLANDO FLORIDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…115 MPH…185 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT…NNE OR 20 DEGREES AT 8 MPH…13 KM/H MINIMUM […]
Category 4 Hurricane Ian Makes Landfall Near Cayo Costa, Florida
NOAA Doppler radar imagery indicates that the eye of Ian made landfall along the southwestern coast of Florida near Cayo Costa around 305 PM EDT (1905 UTC).
1 pm NHC Update: Ian Very Close to Landfall
A River, Estuary, and Coastal Network station at Redfish Pass, Florida, recently reported sustained winds of 75 mph (121 km/h) and a wind gust of 100 mph (161 km/h).
7 am NHC Update: Ian Near to Category 5 Strength
Ian expected to cause catastrophic storm surge, winds, and flooding in the Florida peninsula starting later today.
1 pm NHC Update: Ian Strengthening Over the Southeastern Gulf of Mexico
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 120 mph with higher gusts. Ian is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Re-strengthening is expected later today through Wednesday.
