Category: Met 101/Weather History

A Look at the Saturday, December 8th Wake Low and Gravity Waves that Caused High Winds Across Central Alabama

A Look at the Saturday, December 8th Wake Low and Gravity Waves that Caused High Winds Across Central Alabama

| December 18, 2018 @ 10:00 am

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.

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The Year of Michael and Florence: 25 Interesting Facts About the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season

The Year of Michael and Florence: 25 Interesting Facts About the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season

| December 1, 2018 @ 9:00 am

The 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season will be remembered for Hurricane Michael and Hurricane Florence.

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On This Date in 1957:  A Second Day of Vicious Weather For Alabama

On This Date in 1957: A Second Day of Vicious Weather For Alabama

| November 18, 2018 @ 9:00 am

A second day of tornadoes raked Alabama, including the Birmingham Metro area, on this date in 1957.

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Remember Hurricane Camille:  Pete Wentzell’s Story

Remember Hurricane Camille: Pete Wentzell’s Story

| August 17, 2018 @ 8:01 am

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.

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Today In Weather History:  The Durango and Silverton Railroad and Fire

Today In Weather History: The Durango and Silverton Railroad and Fire

| June 19, 2018 @ 10:30 am

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.

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Today In Weather History:  June 18, 2001 – No Siren in Siren

Today In Weather History: June 18, 2001 – No Siren in Siren

| June 18, 2018 @ 1:30 pm

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?

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Welcome to June!

Welcome to June!

| June 2, 2018 @ 11:50 am

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.

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Today In Weather History:  The 1956 McDonald Chapel Tornado

Today In Weather History: The 1956 McDonald Chapel Tornado

| April 15, 2018 @ 9:16 am

Seven different Jefferson County communities were hit by this F4 tornado that skipped along a 21.5 mile path, killing 25 people.

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What To Expect In Birmingham For April

What To Expect In Birmingham For April

| April 10, 2018 @ 7:00 am

Some of the finest weather throughout the year can be found during the month of April in Central Alabama, but it can also turn ugly with tornadoes, flooding rains, and late season cold snaps. Most of the time, April features spectacularly mild and sunny days, and clear and cool nights.

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March 1993 Blizzard Memories: Scott Martin

March 1993 Blizzard Memories: Scott Martin

| March 12, 2018 @ 4:00 pm

Scott Martin shares his memories of the historic 1993 Superstorm.

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March 1993 Blizzard Memories:  Brian Peters

March 1993 Blizzard Memories: Brian Peters

| March 12, 2018 @ 3:01 pm

Memories of the blizzard of 1993 as remembered by Brian Peters, an NWS meteorologist at the time.

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March 1993 Blizzard Memories:  Bill Murray

March 1993 Blizzard Memories: Bill Murray

| March 12, 2018 @ 2:25 pm

Bill Murray shares his video memories of the historic 1993 Superstorm.

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March 1993 Blizzard Memories:  James Spann

March 1993 Blizzard Memories: James Spann

| March 12, 2018 @ 1:33 pm

James Spann shares his memories from the March 1993 Blizzard in Alabama.

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March 1993 Blizzard Memories:  J.B. Elliott

March 1993 Blizzard Memories: J.B. Elliott

| March 12, 2018 @ 12:30 pm

The March 1993 Blizzard was an amazing storm that never be forgotten by anyone who lived through it. The late, great J.B Elliott penned this account on the blog in 2007.

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