Category: Alabama’s Weather

Showers/Storms Most Numerous Over South Alabama Today

James Spann | July 18, 2018 @ 6:42 am

ON THE MAPS: A weak surface front is creeping through North Alabama this morning; it represents the leading edge of drier air over Tennessee and Kentucky. The front will stall out around I-20 today, meaning the most numerous showers and storms should be over the southern two-thirds of the state this afternoon. Understand we could see a few showers over North Alabama today as well, but they should be pretty isolated. Otherwise, today will be partly sunny with a high in the low 90s.

Drier Air Creeps Into North Alabama Tomorrow

James Spann | July 17, 2018 @ 3:32 pm

ON THE MAPS: A surface front is drifting southward through Tennessee this afternoon, and we have a number of showers and thunderstorms over the Tennessee Valley of North Alabama at mid-afternoon. We will maintain the chance of showers and storms tonight as the front pushes into our state from the north. Heavier storms will be capable of producing heavy rain, gusty winds, and lots of lightning.

Showers & Storms Firing Up Along Cold Front In The North

Scott Martin | July 17, 2018 @ 12:54 pm

We have mostly clear to partly cloudy skies across much of Central Alabama at this point on your Tuesday afternoon, but we can see where a cold front has moved into the northern parts of North Alabama.

Storms Still Possible Today; Drier Tomorrow

James Spann | July 17, 2018 @ 5:49 am

MUGGY MORNING: The radar is quiet early this morning across Alabama, but humidity levels remain sky high, and we expect scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms by afternoon, thanks to the daytime heating process and an approaching surface front. Chance of any one spot getting wet later today is in the 50/60 percent range, and the high will be close to 90 before storms develop.

Drier Air To Creep Into North Alabama Wednesday

James Spann | July 16, 2018 @ 3:35 pm

RADAR CHECK: The weather is relatively quiet over North/Central Alabama this afternoon thanks to a batch of showers and storms that moved through earlier today. The morning convection left behind rain-cooled, stable air with temperatures in the 70s and 80s. We do note a few strong storms on radar at mid-afternoon over Pickens, Greene, and Sumter Counties in West Alabama…. they are drifting slowly to the south.

A Quick Check On Our Weather… Storms Moving Through The Area

Scott Martin | July 16, 2018 @ 10:34 am

As we approach 10:30 AM in North and Central Alabama, we have a mass of showers with embedded thunderstorms stretching from the Tennessee state line down to exiting the southern parts of Central Alabama in Marengo County.

Showers/Storms Fire Up Later Today

James Spann | July 16, 2018 @ 5:57 am

AIR YOU CAN WEAR: Deep moisture continues to cover Alabama today with precipitable water values in excess of 2 inches across much of the state. We note a few rogue showers early this morning over West Alabama, but the bulk of the showers and storms will come this afternoon and early tonight. Like recent days, the storms that form will be rather random, but they will be capable of producing heavy rain and some flooding, gusty winds, and lots of lightning. The chance of any one spot getting wet will be in the 60/70 percent range, and the high will be between 87 and 91 for most places.

Here is a Look at the Alabama Weather Situation as of 7:20 p.m.

Bill Murray | July 15, 2018 @ 7:23 pm

Some amazing rainfall rates are being recorded from intense thunderstorms in the Birmingham Metro area. 1.01 inches of rain fell in 9 minutes at the National Weather Service in Calera.

A Hot and Humid Sunday Afternoon Across Alabama

Bill Murray | July 15, 2018 @ 12:22 pm

Another hot and humid July afternoon is in progress across Central Alabama. Heat Index values are already between 94F-100F and will approach 105F over western counties this afternoon, where heat advisories are in effect.

On This Date in 1980: Alabama Broiling in a Tremendous Heat Wave

Bill Murray | July 15, 2018 @ 11:55 am

On this date in 1980, Alabama was broiling in a tremendous heat wave.

Numerous Showers Once Again

Brian Peters | July 15, 2018 @ 6:32 am

Numerous storms forecast once again today, Monday, and Tuesday, but a change to northwesterly flow by Wednesday could spell a break in the number and coverage of storms Wednesday and Thursday. Highs remain mainly in the lower 90s.

Hot and Humid Conditions for the Western Portions of Alabama Today

Bill Murray | July 15, 2018 @ 5:33 am

Heat advisories have been posted again for today across parts of North and Central Alabama. Take it easy if you will be outside today.

Strong Storms Over the Eastern Half of Birmingham Metro

Bill Murray | July 14, 2018 @ 4:12 pm

Strong thunderstorms are producing dangerous lightning heavy rain and gusty winds across parts of the area.

Don’t Be the Victim of a First Lightning Strike: Keep an Eye to the Sky, and Your Radar App Handy

Bill Murray | July 14, 2018 @ 1:00 pm

Lightning can strike from a developing thunderstorm before the heavy rain begins. Keeping an eye to the sky and your favorite radar app that shows composite reflective can give you a precious few minutes time to get to safety before that first lightning strike occurs.

Heat Advisory & Afternoon Storms

Ryan Stinnett | July 14, 2018 @ 12:24 pm

It is another hot and humid day, and we are expecting scattered to numerous showers and storms as we head through the rest of today. Plus a heat advisory remains in effect for the rest of the day as well.

Storms Get an Early Start This Morning

Bill Murray | July 14, 2018 @ 8:31 am

A few storms formed early this morning over Northwest Alabama and are dropping toward the I-59 Corridor east of Tuscaloosa with brief heavy rain and some lightning. More storms will form today in the hot airmass across Alabama. Heat advisories are in effect.