Author Archive: Bill Murray

Bill Murray is the President of The Weather Factory. He is the site's official weather historian and a weekend forecaster. He also anchors the site's severe weather coverage. Bill Murray is the proud holder of National Weather Association Digital Seal #0001 @wxhistorian

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Noon Forecast Notes on a Beautiful, But Chilly Day Before the Spring Equinox

Noon Forecast Notes on a Beautiful, But Chilly Day Before the Spring Equinox

| March 19, 2023 @ 12:40 pm

Alabama is going to experience quite the warmup this week with 80s by Thursday and Friday. Beginning to monitor the severe weather threat for Friday across Alabama.

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Sunday Morning Lows

Sunday Morning Lows

| March 19, 2023 @ 12:08 pm

24 at Meridianville was the cold spot across North and Central Alabama early Sunday morning.

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Sunday Weather Briefing Video:  Freeze Warnings Again Sunday Night

Sunday Weather Briefing Video: Freeze Warnings Again Sunday Night

| March 19, 2023 @ 7:00 am

Freeze warnings are posted for all of North and Central Alabama for tonight and early Monday morning as the coldest air of this cold snap settles over Alabama.

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Freeze Watch for Tomorrow Night Updated; Freeze Warning Tonight for North Central Alabama

Freeze Watch for Tomorrow Night Updated; Freeze Warning Tonight for North Central Alabama

| March 17, 2023 @ 5:11 pm

There is a Freeze Warning for North Central Alabama tonight and a Freeze Watch for all of North and Central Alabama.

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Severe Weather Threat Increasing for South Alabama

Severe Weather Threat Increasing for South Alabama

| March 17, 2023 @ 1:45 pm

A cold front is pushing southeastward across Alabama this afternoon. A few strong to severe storms could impact South Alabama ahead of the front. Temperatures are falling behind the front and freezes are possible tonight and Saturday night.

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Freeze Watches and Warnings Next Two Nights

Freeze Watches and Warnings Next Two Nights

| March 17, 2023 @ 1:30 pm

Cold temperatures for the next two nights are prompting freeze watches and warnings for much of the area. Make sure to take precautions to protect people, plants, and pets.

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NEW Freeze Watch for Monday and Tuesday Nights for Central Alabama

NEW Freeze Watch for Monday and Tuesday Nights for Central Alabama

| March 12, 2023 @ 3:14 pm

The NWS Birmingham has just issued a freeze watch for Monday and Tuesday nights…other NWS Offices have done the same.

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Freeze Watch for North Alabama for Monday Night; Other Watches, Warnings, and Advisories Will Follow

Freeze Watch for North Alabama for Monday Night; Other Watches, Warnings, and Advisories Will Follow

| March 12, 2023 @ 2:30 pm

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a freeze watch for late Monday night through Tuesday morning. You can see from the graphics that other surrounding offices have done the same. It will not be a surprise to see the National Weather Service issue some sort of Frost or Freeze Watch for Monday night for some of their counties in Central Alabama.

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Noon Update:  Severe Weather Threat Over For Central Alabama

Noon Update: Severe Weather Threat Over For Central Alabama

| March 12, 2023 @ 12:29 pm

The rain is over for the most part for areas along and north of I-20. There are a few patches of drizzle or light rain to the north of I-20, but they are inconsequential.

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New MCD for South Alabama

New MCD for South Alabama

| March 12, 2023 @ 9:25 am

The SPC is monitoring conditions over South Alabama, southern Mississippi, Southwest Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle for gradual intensification of the storms that are dropping south. A tornado watch is likely later today.

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Chambers County Storm Showing Strong Signs of Wind Damage, Perhaps Potential Tornado

Chambers County Storm Showing Strong Signs of Wind Damage, Perhaps Potential Tornado

| March 12, 2023 @ 9:16 am

Damaging winds will be traveling done AL-50 toward Huguley. This storm will reach Lanette at I-85 before 9:30.

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NEW Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Chambers County Until 930 am

NEW Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Chambers County Until 930 am

| March 12, 2023 @ 8:57 am

At 845 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Ridge Grove, or 7 miles northeast of Camp Hill, moving east at 30 mph.

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EXPIRED Tornado Possible Tag Added; Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Tallapoosa County until 845 am

EXPIRED Tornado Possible Tag Added; Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Tallapoosa County until 845 am

| March 12, 2023 @ 8:25 am

This storm shows a high potential for damaging winds. It also is showing broad rotation.

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New Day One Outlook from SPC; Watching Strong Storms Across Coosa/Tallapoosa Counties

New Day One Outlook from SPC; Watching Strong Storms Across Coosa/Tallapoosa Counties

| March 12, 2023 @ 8:22 am

The best chances for severe weather today will be across the southern half of Alabama.

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