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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An Update on the Alabama Severe Weather Situation Through the Overnight Hours into Sunday Morning

An Update on the Alabama Severe Weather Situation Through the Overnight Hours into Sunday Morning

| June 7, 2025 @ 9:57 pm

An unstable atmosphere and approaching storm complex from Mississippi could bring strong to severe storms, including damaging winds and a low-end tornado threat, to western Alabama after midnight.

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Severe Weather Threat Ends for Now, But Another Round Expected Overnight

Severe Weather Threat Ends for Now, But Another Round Expected Overnight

| June 7, 2025 @ 5:28 pm

Today’s storms are winding down, but a renewed severe threat returns overnight with damaging winds possible across all of Central Alabama.

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Here is a Reset at 4 p.m.: Things Calming Just a Bit

Here is a Reset at 4 p.m.: Things Calming Just a Bit

| June 7, 2025 @ 4:01 pm

A weakening line of storms continues across eastern Alabama, with one remaining severe thunderstorm warning in Cleburne County and over 131,000 power outages statewide.

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Damage Reports

Damage Reports

| June 7, 2025 @ 3:33 pm

Widespread wind damage has been reported across Alabama with trees and power lines down in multiple counties including Jefferson, St. Clair, Talladega, and Madison.

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Power Outage Numbers Climbing

Power Outage Numbers Climbing

| June 7, 2025 @ 3:27 pm

Winston County has been especially hard hit with nearly 50% of the trackable customers now without power.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Updated for Northern and Central Alabama Until 6 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Updated for Northern and Central Alabama Until 6 PM

| June 7, 2025 @ 3:14 pm

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 385 continues until 6 PM for much of northern and central Alabama, with damaging winds the main concern.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jackson and DeKalb Counties in Alabama and Parts of Middle Tennessee

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jackson and DeKalb Counties in Alabama and Parts of Middle Tennessee

| June 7, 2025 @ 3:03 pm

Strong storms with 60 mph winds are racing east across Jackson and DeKalb counties—take shelter now if you’re in the warning area.

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New Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Chilton, Talladega, Calhoun, Coosa, and Cherokee Counties

New Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Chilton, Talladega, Calhoun, Coosa, and Cherokee Counties

| June 7, 2025 @ 2:51 pm

A fast-moving line of severe storms with 60 mph winds and hail is sweeping across parts of central and northeast Alabama this afternoon—take shelter if you’re in the path.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 6 p.m. For Northern Half of Alabama

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 6 p.m. For Northern Half of Alabama

| June 7, 2025 @ 11:56 am

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect until 6 PM for the northern half of Alabama, where damaging winds and large hail are the primary threats.

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Heat an Issue Ahead of the Storms

Heat an Issue Ahead of the Storms

| June 7, 2025 @ 11:40 am

Heat index values near 100° across Central Alabama this afternoon are creating a moderate risk for heat-related illness, especially for those without proper cooling or hydration.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Areas Just to the West, Northwest of Alabama

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Areas Just to the West, Northwest of Alabama

| June 7, 2025 @ 10:33 am

Severe storms with damaging winds will push into northwest Alabama around midday, with an enhanced risk for severe weather this afternoon as an MCS moves east from Mississippi and Tennessee.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for  Eastern Jefferson, Shelby, and St. Clair Counties Until 5:45 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Eastern Jefferson, Shelby, and St. Clair Counties Until 5:45 PM

| June 6, 2025 @ 5:11 pm

Severe storms with hail and damaging winds are moving through parts of Jefferson, Shelby, and St. Clair counties this afternoon — warning in effect until 5:45 PM.

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Alabama Weather Update at 3:30:  Warnings From Scattered Storms

Alabama Weather Update at 3:30: Warnings From Scattered Storms

| June 6, 2025 @ 3:32 pm

Storms are developing on a remnant outflow boundary this afternoon, and while widespread severe weather isn’t expected, a few cells could produce damaging winds or hail as they tap into very unstable air.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Madison, Limestone, and Lincoln Counties Until 4:00 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Madison, Limestone, and Lincoln Counties Until 4:00 PM

| June 6, 2025 @ 3:08 pm

Severe storm with damaging winds and hail moving through northern Madison and Limestone Counties—take cover if you’re in the path.

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