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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Thunderstorms Bubble as Heat Cranks Higher

Thunderstorms Bubble as Heat Cranks Higher

| July 13, 2025 @ 1:16 pm

Scattered storms will dot Alabama this afternoon, but the real story is the rising heat and humidity set to intensify through midweek.

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Classic July Weather: Your Sunday Weather Briefing

Classic July Weather: Your Sunday Weather Briefing

| July 13, 2025 @ 6:51 am

Classic July weather is in store for Alabama with heat and humidity through the early part of the week although rain chances will increase later in the week as we see some increase moisture from a tropical disturbance to our south.

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Chantal Brings Heavy Rain to the Carolinas After Myrtle Beach Landfall; No Threat to Alabama

Chantal Brings Heavy Rain to the Carolinas After Myrtle Beach Landfall; No Threat to Alabama

| July 6, 2025 @ 11:41 am

Chantal made landfall near Myrtle Beach this morning and is now spreading heavy rain across the Carolinas—Alabama remains unaffected by the storm.

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July Sizzle Continues With A Few Rumblings On The Radar

July Sizzle Continues With A Few Rumblings On The Radar

| July 6, 2025 @ 1:00 am

Hot and mostly dry conditions dominate Sunday, but isolated storms and building moisture hint at a more active pattern as the week unfolds.

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Tropical Storm Chantal Forms off the Southeast coast—No Impacts Expected for Alabama

Tropical Storm Chantal Forms off the Southeast coast—No Impacts Expected for Alabama

| July 5, 2025 @ 7:22 am

Tropical Storm Chantal has formed off the Southeast U.S. coast and will make landfall in South Carolina Sunday—no impacts are expected in Alabama.

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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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