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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Easter Brunch Update:  Hazy Skies and Summerlike Warmth

Easter Brunch Update: Hazy Skies and Summerlike Warmth

| April 20, 2025 @ 10:05 am

Partly cloudy skies, warm temperatures, and a hazy, summery feel dominate this Easter Sunday, with changes on the way as rain chances return Monday.

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Sunday Weather Briefing:  Stalled Front to Bring Showers and Storms Monday and Tuesday

Sunday Weather Briefing: Stalled Front to Bring Showers and Storms Monday and Tuesday

| April 19, 2025 @ 10:52 pm

Warm and dry weather will make for a beautiful Easter Sunday across Alabama, with a breezy afternoon, increasing clouds by evening, and a stretch of unsettled days ahead as a stalled front brings waves of rain and storms into the workweek.

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Sunday Weather Briefing: Sunny Stretch Ahead

Sunday Weather Briefing: Sunny Stretch Ahead

| April 12, 2025 @ 11:37 pm

A beautiful stretch of spring weather continues across Alabama this week, with chilly nights, warm sunny afternoons, and only a small chance of showers by late week.

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Frost Advisory Issued for Parts of North and Central Alabama Late Tonight

Frost Advisory Issued for Parts of North and Central Alabama Late Tonight

| April 12, 2025 @ 1:14 pm

Temperatures will dip into the mid 30s across portions of north and central Alabama overnight, with frost expected early Sunday morning that may damage sensitive vegetation.

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Spotty Afternoon Storms for Northeast and Central Alabama, But Calmer Weekend Ahead

Spotty Afternoon Storms for Northeast and Central Alabama, But Calmer Weekend Ahead

| April 11, 2025 @ 2:07 pm

Isolated storms with lightning, small hail, and gusty winds are moving across northeast and central Alabama this afternoon, but conditions will quiet down overnight with clear skies and cooler temps ahead.

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Severe Weather Threat Ends Across Alabama as Watch Expires and Storms Weaken

Severe Weather Threat Ends Across Alabama as Watch Expires and Storms Weaken

| April 10, 2025 @ 11:49 pm

The severe thunderstorm watch has expired and the final warning has been canceled as storms drop below severe limits and continue weakening while pushing southward.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Southeastern and East Central Alabama Until Midnight

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Southeastern and East Central Alabama Until Midnight

| April 10, 2025 @ 11:05 pm

A line of strong storms capable of producing 60 mph winds is pushing southeast through Barbour, Russell, Bullock, Pike, Lee, Macon, and Montgomery counties through midnight.

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No Warnings in Alabama Right Now

No Warnings in Alabama Right Now

| April 10, 2025 @ 10:21 pm

No severe thunderstorm warnings are currently in effect across Alabama, though a solid line of storms is producing heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds from Sumter County to Tallapoosa County.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Canceled for Calhoun, Cleburne, Jefferson, and St. Clair Counties

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Canceled for Calhoun, Cleburne, Jefferson, and St. Clair Counties

| April 10, 2025 @ 9:57 pm

The National Weather Service has canceled Severe Thunderstorm Watch #136 for Calhoun, Cleburne, Jefferson, and St. Clair counties; the severe threat has diminished in these areas.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Talladega and Clay Counties Until 10:00 PM CDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Talladega and Clay Counties Until 10:00 PM CDT

| April 10, 2025 @ 9:35 pm

A slow-moving severe storm near Talladega is producing quarter-size hail and 60 mph wind gusts, threatening areas of Talladega and Clay counties through 10:00 PM CDT.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Tallapoosa and Coosa Counties Until 10:45 PM CDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Tallapoosa and Coosa Counties Until 10:45 PM CDT

| April 10, 2025 @ 9:32 pm

A severe storm near Sylacauga is moving southeast at 50 mph, with 60 mph winds threatening areas of Coosa and Tallapoosa counties through 10:45 PM CDT.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Expanded to Include Elmore, Lee, Macon, and Russell Counties

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Expanded to Include Elmore, Lee, Macon, and Russell Counties

| April 10, 2025 @ 9:29 pm

The National Weather Service has expanded Severe Thunderstorm Watch #136 to include Elmore, Lee, Macon, and Russell counties through 11:00 PM CDT, bringing the total to 26 counties under the watch in Central Alabama.

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The Alabama Weather Picture at 9:20 p.m.

The Alabama Weather Picture at 9:20 p.m.

| April 10, 2025 @ 9:21 pm

Severe storms with 60 mph wind gusts are ongoing in Randolph, Pickens, Jefferson, Chambers, Talladega, and Clay counties, with warnings in effect through 10:15 PM CDT.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jefferson County Until 9:30 PM CDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jefferson County Until 9:30 PM CDT

| April 10, 2025 @ 8:34 pm

Severe storms with 60 mph wind gusts are moving into Jefferson County at 55 mph, with impacts expected in Birmingham and surrounding communities through 9:30 PM CDT.

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