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.
Archive for March 3rd, 2019
Moderate to Heavy Rain Moving into Birmingham Metro Area
Moderate to heavy rain is moving into the Birmingham area at this hour. No thunder is associated with this activity. Strong to severe storms are expected later today over areas south of I-20, with the best chances in the I-85 corridor over South Alabama.
Severe Weather Possible Over Southern Sections Today; A Soaking Rain Most Spots; Much Colder Starting Tonight
Severe weather is possible over the southern portions of the area today while a soaking rain falls in most locations. A turn to much colder will begin tonight that will last until midweek.
Daily Climate Report for Birmingham: March 2nd, 2019
The high in Birmingham for March 2nd, 2019 was 57F. The low was 47F.
Today’s Severe Weather Threat In Alabama
A surface low will move through Central Alabama today, supported by a deep upper trough with strong wind fields. Severe storms are possible south of the track of the surface low, where the air will be unstable. North Alabama will see a cold, soaking rain today with temperatures holding in the 40s most of the […]
On This Day In Alabama History: Astronaut James Voss Was Born
Voss spent more than a year on the ISS and performed the longest spacewalk to date as part of his mission.
Fried Green Tomatoes And Grilled Shrimp In Auburn Earns A Spot On 100 Dishes To Eat In Alabama Before You Die
The Fried Green Tomatoes and Shrimp at Hamilton’s in Auburn is one of 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die.
US Postal Service Unveils Alabama Stamp In Huntsville To Mark Bicentennial
The new Alabama Statehood Forever Stamp from the U.S. Postal Service features a photo by Joe Miller taken from Pulpit Rock in Cheaha State Park.
New SPC Day One Outlook Is Out, No Change in Thinking on Today’s Severe Weather
The thinking has not changed significantly about today’s severe weather threat. It should be mainly for areas along and south of US-80 and I-85 in South Central
and South Alabama.
