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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PTC Sixteen Designated…Likely to Hit North Carolina as a Tropical Storm Saturday

PTC Sixteen Designated…Likely to Hit North Carolina as a Tropical Storm Saturday

| September 21, 2023 @ 11:38 am

It is expected to become a tropical storm tonight as it moves northward. Tropical storm force winds could reach the coastline of North Carolina by tomorrow morning from Wilmington up through the Outer Banks. A tropical storm warning has been issued as far north as the coast of Delaware.

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A Beautiful Sunday Prelude to a Nice Week

A Beautiful Sunday Prelude to a Nice Week

| September 17, 2023 @ 12:52 pm

The week will be dry and slightly cooler than normal, but still warm, with highs each day in the lower 80s.

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Sunday Weather Briefing:  A Dry Week with Even Temperatures

Sunday Weather Briefing: A Dry Week with Even Temperatures

| September 17, 2023 @ 7:00 am

Storms brought heavy rain and a lightning delay to the UAB game last night, but we may not see rain again for a week or more as we move into a dry and tranquil weather pattern.

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Tropical Depression 15 Forms…The Latest on Margot, and Lee’s Impacts on New England

Tropical Depression 15 Forms…The Latest on Margot, and Lee’s Impacts on New England

| September 15, 2023 @ 12:04 pm

Hurricane Lee should weaken to tropical storm status before reaching Nova Scotia Saturday afternoon. It will bring tropical storm conditions to parts of New England starting this evening. Winds could gust to 70 mph along the coast of Maine tomorrow. Tropical depression 15 will become a major hurricane by early next week.

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The Latest On Lee

The Latest On Lee

| September 14, 2023 @ 11:25 am

Hurricane Lee will bring tropical storm force winds, storm surge, and heavy rains to parts of New England.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Pike, Barbour, Bullock

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Pike, Barbour, Bullock

| September 13, 2023 @ 8:00 pm

At 744 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Linwood, or 13 miles northeast of Troy, moving southeast at 25 mph.

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Strong Storm in Lee County

Strong Storm in Lee County

| September 13, 2023 @ 5:08 pm

Gusty winds, lightning, and heavy rains are the main threat.

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Winds Gust to 71 mph at BHM Airport!

Winds Gust to 71 mph at BHM Airport!

| September 12, 2023 @ 7:56 pm

The storm over eastern Birmingham means business! Winds just gusted to 71 mph at the Birmingham Airport.

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Strong Storm Over Eastern Birmingham:  Warning Issued for Jefferson County

Strong Storm Over Eastern Birmingham: Warning Issued for Jefferson County

| September 12, 2023 @ 7:48 pm

The storm has the potential for 1″ hail and 60 mph winds.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Will be Allowed to Expire

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Will be Allowed to Expire

| September 12, 2023 @ 4:56 pm

The storm in Cullman Couty is passing south of Good Hope. It has weakened a bit and the severe thunderstorm warning will be allowed to expire.

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Alabama Sunday Weather Brunch:  Warm, Only Isolated Showers Today; Talking Tropics As Well

Alabama Sunday Weather Brunch: Warm, Only Isolated Showers Today; Talking Tropics As Well

| September 10, 2023 @ 11:57 am

There could be a few isolated showers this afternoon and again overnight, but otherwise a mostly sunny and warm day across Alabama. The tropics continue to be active with two named system and one more expected this week. New England is warily eyeing Hurricane Lee for potential impacts late in the week and weekend.

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Sunday Weather Briefing:  Lee Could Threaten New England by Next Weekend

Sunday Weather Briefing: Lee Could Threaten New England by Next Weekend

| September 10, 2023 @ 12:02 am

***NO VIDEO TODAY*** The European has been hinting at a potential landfall in New England for Hurricane Lee by next weekend. We probably will be dealing with another hurricane off the East Coast of the U.S. by late in week two around September 23-24.

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Hurricane Lee Officially Category Five

Hurricane Lee Officially Category Five

| September 7, 2023 @ 10:16 pm

The official forecast peaks Lee at 175 mph tomorrow evening.

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Hurricane Hunters Find Lee As Strong As We Thought

Hurricane Hunters Find Lee As Strong As We Thought

| September 7, 2023 @ 7:08 pm

After an amazing 24 hours of strengthening that saw Lee intensify 55 mph from 75 to 130 mph and its central pressure estimate to drop from 991 mb to 953 mb, Lee may already be a Category Five hurricane.

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