Remembering the Candlestick Tornado from March 3, 1966
58 people were killed by a violent F5 tornado that struck Mississippi on this date in 1966. It is so named because it killed 12 at the Candlestick Shopping Mall in Jackson.
Category: Met 101/Weather History
The Day the Music Died
What is the greatest song of your generation? The song that made you think, or was an instrument of change? The song that defined a time period? For the era of the fifties and sixties, I would have to argue that it was the 1971 epic Ameican Pie by songwriter and singer Don McLean. It was based on a weather related plane crash that occurred on this date in 1959.
January 13, 1982: Alabama Winter Storm and D.C. Plane Crash
On this date in 1982, Alabama was reeling from one of its worst ice storms ever when the same storm system caused a deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C.
Central Alabama’s Weather Year In Review
2018 was an active weather year across Central Alabama, and it is still not finished. The year started off with parts of the area in a severe drought, but severe storms, a little snow, and a major destructive hurricane kept us busy throughout the year.
A Look at the Saturday, December 8th Wake Low and Gravity Waves that Caused High Winds Across Central Alabama
A wake low and gravity wave event caused high winds across Central Alabama on the evening of Saturday, December 8th. The strong winds downed numerous trees. These events are hard to forecast and poorly understood but underscore the importance of paying heed to wind advisories and warnings.
The Year of Michael and Florence: 25 Interesting Facts About the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season will be remembered for Hurricane Michael and Hurricane Florence.
On This Date in 1957: A Second Day of Vicious Weather For Alabama
A second day of tornadoes raked Alabama, including the Birmingham Metro area, on this date in 1957.
Remember Hurricane Camille: Pete Wentzell’s Story
On this date 49 years ago, residents along the Mississippi Gulf Coast were waking up to the surprising news that one of the strongest hurricanes in history was heading their way.
Today In Weather History: The Durango and Silverton Railroad and Fire
The Durango and Silverton train is an important part of tourism in southwestern Colorado, but questions have been raised after speculation that the train’s hot cinders may have caused the 416 fire that has been burning in the San Juan Mountains since June 1st. The cause of the fire is officially still under investigation.
Today In Weather History: June 18, 2001 – No Siren in Siren
There was no working siren in Siren, Wisconsin on this date in 2001 when an F3 struck the town. Would it have made a difference?
Welcome to June!
Welcome to the month in which both meteorological and astronomical summer both begin. In case you do not know what the difference between meteorological and astronomical seasons, I’ll try to explain it as best as possible.
Today In Weather History: The 1956 McDonald Chapel Tornado
Seven different Jefferson County communities were hit by this F4 tornado that skipped along a 21.5 mile path, killing 25 people.
