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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Severe Storm with Hail and High Winds Moving Through Jackson and DeKalb Counties

Severe Storm with Hail and High Winds Moving Through Jackson and DeKalb Counties

| June 25, 2025 @ 3:58 pm

A slow-moving severe storm producing quarter-size hail and 60 mph winds is threatening Jackson and DeKalb counties—warning in effect until 4:30 PM.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Marshall, Jackson, and DeKalb Counties Under Threat This Afternoon

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Marshall, Jackson, and DeKalb Counties Under Threat This Afternoon

| June 25, 2025 @ 2:39 pm

A slow-moving cluster of severe storms is hitting parts of Marshall, Jackson, and DeKalb counties with damaging winds and heavy rain—warning in effect until 3:30 PM.

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Strong Storms Across North and Central Alabama This Afternoon

Strong Storms Across North and Central Alabama This Afternoon

| June 22, 2025 @ 5:22 pm

A few widely scattered summertime storms are roaming the Alabama landscape this afternoon with heavy rain, gusty winds, and dangerous lightning.

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Summer Sun Turns Up the Heat as Spotty Storms Fire

Summer Sun Turns Up the Heat as Spotty Storms Fire

| June 22, 2025 @ 11:19 am

A hot and steamy Sunday is unfolding across Alabama with a few isolated storms developing this afternoon amid rising heat index values.

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Sunday Weather Briefing Video: Laughing Our Way into Summer as Storms Stay Away for a Change

Sunday Weather Briefing Video: Laughing Our Way into Summer as Storms Stay Away for a Change

| June 21, 2025 @ 10:23 pm

Summer heat tightens its grip across Alabama as thigh pressure builds across the region.

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Strong to Severe Storms Ongoing Across Central Alabama

Strong to Severe Storms Ongoing Across Central Alabama

| June 18, 2025 @ 1:42 pm

Strong storms with heavy rain, lightning, and wind gusts up to 60 mph are tracking across parts of Central Alabama this afternoon.

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Wednesday Weather Briefing Video: Storms Today, Sizzle by the Weekend

Wednesday Weather Briefing Video: Storms Today, Sizzle by the Weekend

| June 17, 2025 @ 9:55 pm

Scattered thunderstorms will continue today with a few strong storms possible, followed by a transition to hot, drier weather by the weekend.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Calhoun and Cleburne Counties

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Calhoun and Cleburne Counties

| June 17, 2025 @ 3:08 pm

A strong storm with 60 mph wind gusts is tracking across Calhoun and Cleburne counties—warning continues until 4:15 PM CDT.

A strong storm with 60 mph wind gusts is tracking across Calhoun and Cleburne counties—warning continues until 4:15 PM CDT.

A strong storm with 60 mph wind gusts is tracking across Calhoun and Cleburne counties—warning is until 4:15 PM.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Perry County

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Perry County

| June 17, 2025 @ 2:51 pm

A severe thunderstorm is moving across Perry County with 60 mph wind gusts—warning remains in effect until 3:30 PM CDT.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Talladega, Shelby, and St. Clair Counties

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Talladega, Shelby, and St. Clair Counties

| June 17, 2025 @ 2:48 pm

A severe thunderstorm is racing through Talladega County and surrounding areas with wind gusts up to 60 mph—warning continues through 3:30 PM CDT.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Marshall, Jackson, and DeKalb Counties

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Marshall, Jackson, and DeKalb Counties

| June 17, 2025 @ 2:43 pm

A severe thunderstorm moving northeast from near Guntersville is prompting warnings across parts of Marshall, Jackson, and DeKalb counties through 3:30 PM CDT.

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New Day One Has Parts of Alabama in Marginal Risk

New Day One Has Parts of Alabama in Marginal Risk

| June 17, 2025 @ 10:00 am

Parts of Alabama are under a Level 1 Marginal Risk for severe storms this afternoon, with damaging winds, lightning, and heavy rain all possible.

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Afternoon Update on  the Alabama Weather Situation at 5 p.m.

Afternoon Update on the Alabama Weather Situation at 5 p.m.

| June 16, 2025 @ 4:59 pm

Scattered strong storms are occurringthis afternoon across western and central Alabama, with the potential for gusty winds and frequent lightning continuing into the evening.

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Monday Morning Weather Briefing Video:  More Steamy Conditions and Storms Before Things Heat Up

Monday Morning Weather Briefing Video: More Steamy Conditions and Storms Before Things Heat Up

| June 15, 2025 @ 10:29 pm

A steamy start to the week brings daily rounds of scattered to numerous afternoon storms, with hot and humid conditions persisting through midweek across Central Alabama.

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