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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Tropical Depression Three Forms Off Southeast Coast

Tropical Depression Three Forms Off Southeast Coast

| July 4, 2025 @ 4:23 pm

Tropical Depression Three has formed near the Southeast coast and could become a tropical storm before making landfall in South Carolina on Sunday.

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Radar Update at 3:45 and Barry Nearing Landfall in Eastern Mexico

Radar Update at 3:45 and Barry Nearing Landfall in Eastern Mexico

| June 29, 2025 @ 3:50 pm

Thunderstorms continue to push southeastward across Alabama this afternoon. So far, they have been non-severe.

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Storms Building Across North, North Central Alabama

Storms Building Across North, North Central Alabama

| June 29, 2025 @ 12:19 pm

Heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds are accompanying scattered summertime thunderstorms this afternoon, though none are currently severe.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East Central DeKalb County Until 11:45 AM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East Central DeKalb County Until 11:45 AM

| June 29, 2025 @ 10:57 am

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 11:45 AM for east central DeKalb County, including Fort Payne and Mentone, with quarter-size hail and 60 mph wind gusts possible.

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Barry Forms: Heavy Rains, Gusty Winds, and Flash Flood Concerns

Barry Forms: Heavy Rains, Gusty Winds, and Flash Flood Concerns

| June 29, 2025 @ 10:28 am

Tropical Storm Barry has formed in the Bay of Campeche and is expected to make landfall in eastern Mexico tonight, bringing dangerous rainfall and flash flooding to parts of Veracruz and surrounding states.

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Stormy Skies and Steamy Days, as Well as a Few Tropical Whispers

Stormy Skies and Steamy Days, as Well as a Few Tropical Whispers

| June 29, 2025 @ 9:49 am

Widespread storms, tropical downpours, and a watchful eye on the Gulf make for a classic late June weather setup across Alabama and the Southeast.

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Sunday Weather Briefing Video: Steamy Days, Splashy Storms, and Some Tropical Potential

Sunday Weather Briefing Video: Steamy Days, Splashy Storms, and Some Tropical Potential

| June 28, 2025 @ 10:53 pm

An active summer pattern locks in with hot, humid days and slow-moving storms bringing downpours and daily rain chances across Alabama through midweek.

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Tropical Depression Two Forms in the Bay of Campeche

Tropical Depression Two Forms in the Bay of Campeche

| June 28, 2025 @ 4:21 pm

Invest 91L has officially become Tropical Depression Two in the Bay of Campeche and is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm before making landfall in Mexico on Sunday night.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Extended to 3 AM for Central Alabama Counties

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Extended to 3 AM for Central Alabama Counties

| June 25, 2025 @ 9:37 pm

Severe Thunderstorm Watch extended until 3 AM for 8 Central Alabama counties, including Selma, Clanton, Wetumpka, and Demopolis. Damaging winds and hail remain possible.

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Strong Storms Moving Into Dallas, Lowndes, and Montgomery Counties

Strong Storms Moving Into Dallas, Lowndes, and Montgomery Counties

| June 25, 2025 @ 9:28 pm

A line of severe storms is moving into Dallas, Lowndes, and Montgomery counties with 60 mph wind gusts, but weakening is expected soon.

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Severe Thunderstorms Moving Through Pike and Bullock Counties

Severe Thunderstorms Moving Through Pike and Bullock Counties

| June 25, 2025 @ 9:12 pm

Severe thunderstorms with 60 mph winds are sweeping across Pike and Bullock counties this evening. Warning continues until 10 PM.

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Severe Thunderstorm Over Centreville with 60 mph Winds

Severe Thunderstorm Over Centreville with 60 mph Winds

| June 25, 2025 @ 9:06 pm

A severe thunderstorm over Centreville is producing 60 mph wind gusts and small hail. Warning is in effect until 9:45 PM.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 3 am

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 3 am

| June 25, 2025 @ 8:59 pm

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 3 am.

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Dangerous Storm Over Bridgeport With Ping Pong Ball Size Hail

Dangerous Storm Over Bridgeport With Ping Pong Ball Size Hail

| June 25, 2025 @ 5:21 pm

A dangerous storm over Bridgeport is producing ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts—warning continues until 5:45 PM.

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