Category: Alabama’s Weather

Still Wet Today/Tomorrow; Severe Storms Possible Late Saturday

James Spann | February 21, 2019 @ 6:21 am

SOAKED: Just before daybreak a zone of rain and thunderstorms was lined up across North/Central Alabama near a surface front that has been oscillating across the region over the past few days. South of the front, temperatures are in the low 70s at Mobile and Dothan, while we have 40s north of the front at places like Huntsville and Decatur. The overall pattern won’t change much today; a flood watch remains in effect for the northern half of the state, and we will have occasional rain and a few thunderstorms. For places like Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Anniston, and Gadsden temperatures will peak in the 57-62 degree range. No risk of severe storms today.

Alabama Weather Update at 4:45 a.m.: Thunder, Heavy Rain Across the I-59 Corridor

Bill Murray | February 21, 2019 @ 4:51 am

Rain and storms are occurring across a large area of Central and Northeast Alabama this morning. They are not severe but do have lots of loud thunder and heavy rain. Be alert for flooding.

Stronger Storms Approaching Montgomery & Wetumpka

Scott Martin | February 20, 2019 @ 7:54 pm

As of 7:45 pm, radar shows the line of thunderstorms continuing to push eastward across Central Alabama, now with all of the activity east of I-59.

Dry West Of I-59, Storms To The East

Scott Martin | February 20, 2019 @ 5:13 pm

While the heavier showers and storms have now moved out of the areas stricken with flooding rains earlier today, unfortunately, those flood issues will continue for a little while longer.

Wet, Unsettled Weather To Continue

James Spann | February 20, 2019 @ 3:01 pm

FLOOD WATCH: A flood watch remains in effect for the northern half of Alabama as another big batch of rain and storms moves through this afternoon. Stronger storms are producing lots of lightning and heavy rain, but thankfully the severe weather threat has diminished statewide. Temperatures are mostly in the 50s over North Alabama, with 60s to the south. But, parts of Northeast Alabama remain in the 40s as the cold air is taking longer to be scoured out.

While Severe Threat Lessens, Strong Storms Continue In North/Central Alabama

Scott Martin | February 20, 2019 @ 2:12 pm

The latest Day 1 Severe Weather Outlook from the Storm Prediction Center shows that the Slight Risk for severe storms for the southwestern parts of Central Alabama has been removed and replaced with a Marginal Risk.

Strong Storms Moving Into Jefferson County

Scott Martin | February 20, 2019 @ 12:23 pm

The line of storms is now slowly pushing into the western parts of Jefferson County, with the southwestern parts of the county about to experience very heavy rainfall, dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning, and winds in excess of 40 MP

Storms Continue To Push Eastward Across North/Central Alabama

Scott Martin | February 20, 2019 @ 11:29 am

The line of storms was approaching the cities of Huntsville to Cullman to Tuscaloosa to Eutaw as of the 11:10 am mark on this Wednesday morning.

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Tornadoes

Scott Martin | February 20, 2019 @ 10:00 am

Today, we take a look at our third topic for Severe Weather Awareness Week: Tornadoes.

Line Of Storms Slowly Moving This Way; Strong To Severe Storm Potential Continues

Scott Martin | February 20, 2019 @ 9:07 am

An unorganized line of showers and storms stretches through the northwestern part of North Alabama back to the southwest through much of eastern and south-central Mississippi and down into eastern Louisiana.

Slight Risk For Severe Storms For Parts Of Central Alabama Today

Scott Martin | February 20, 2019 @ 7:21 am

The Storm Prediction Center has just updated the Day 1 Severe Weather Outlook and has a small part of Central Alabama defined in a slight risk for severe storms.

More Rain/Strong Storms Today

James Spann | February 20, 2019 @ 5:58 am

UNSETTLED WEATHER CONTINUES: Today will be another windy, wet, stormy day for Alabama, but at least temperatures will be considerably warmer for the northern counties of the state as a warm front moves north of us. A tight pressure gradient will keep winds (away from thunderstorms) out of the southeast in the 15-25 mph range, with higher gusts.

Heavy Rain & Storms Pushing Across North Alabama, Showers Diminishing To The South

Scott Martin | February 19, 2019 @ 7:18 pm

Activity over the southern 2/3rds of North/Central Alabama is really starting to calm down while rain and thunderstorms continue to move northeastward over North Alabama.

Heavy Rain and Storms Moving Across West Alabama

Bill Murray | February 19, 2019 @ 4:42 pm

Thunderstorms with heavy rain are moving across parts of West Central Alabama. They will move over areas that have already seen 1.5-2.5 inches of rain. Flooding will be possible.

Cold, Soaking Rain With Thunder

James Spann | February 19, 2019 @ 3:33 pm

SOAKER: As expected, this has been a cold, wet day across Alabama. Despite temperatures only in the upper 30s and 40s, we have experienced a good bit of thunder over the northern counties of the state today thanks to elevated convection/very cold air aloft. Heavier storms have produced small hail in a few places, only hours after some sleet came down early this morning.

Plenty Of Storms Across The Northern Half Of The State At Midday

Scott Martin | February 19, 2019 @ 12:52 pm

Showers and heavier thunderstorms continue to move across much of North and the northern parts of Central Alabama, and as we have continued through the morning and now into the beginning of the afternoon, the lightning has really been on the increase throughout the area.