Some Rain & Storms Moving In; Tornado Watch Coming Shortly
Radar check at 5:35 pm shows a batch of rain with a few claps of thunder embedded moving northeastward across the west-central portions of North/Central Alabama.
Archive for January 25th, 2021
A Tornado Watch May Be Issued for the Northwestern Portions of North/Central Alabama in a Couple of Hours
Scattered strong thunderstorms are expected across the Mid-South into Middle TN this evening. Some risk for tornadoes may necessitate a watch in the next couple of hours.
Strong To Severe Storms Possible Tonight
ACTIVE NIGHT AHEAD: As expected, most of Alabama is enjoying a spring-like day today with temperatures in the 70s; a few spots in West Alabama are flirting with 80 degrees. The exception is the northeast corner of the state, where a wedge of cooler air still in place. A cold front will slice into the state tonight, and the risk of severe storms has increased based on the latest model data.
Portions of North/Central Alabama Have Been Upgraded to a Slight Risk for Tonight
The Storm Prediction Center has decided to upgrade the north and northwestern parts of North/Central Alabama to a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for severe storms for tonight through the overnight hours.
Alabama NewsCenter — Metformin Use Reduces Risk of Death for Patients With COVID-19 and Diabetes
Use of the diabetes drug metformin – before a diagnosis of COVID-19 – is associated with a threefold decrease in mortality in COVID-19 patients with Type 2 diabetes, according to a racially diverse study at UAB. Diabetes is a significant comorbidity for COVID-19.
Midday Nowcast: Mild and Breezy, Some Strong Storms Possible Overnight
Under a mainly cloudy sky and a few scattered showers across the Alabama, temperatures at midday are surging into the 60s, and will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s this afternoon and our winds will be on the increase due to tightening pressure gradient, and could gusts in the 20-30 mph range as we head into the overnight hours.
Be Alert for Severe Weather Threat Tonight and Early Tuesday Morning
Be alert for the threat of damaging winds, hail, and brief tornadoes tonight as a line of storms moves through Alabama ahead of a cold front.
Alabama NewsCenter — Alabama Oyster Harvest Doubles Previous Year’s Totals
Alabama’s oyster harvest numbers in 2020 doubled the previous year, indicating the state’s ecosystem is bouncing back in a big way.
Warmest Day So Far In 2021; A Few Storms Tonight
MILD WINTER DAY: A storm system is forming northwest of Alabama, and is set to bring lots of snow from northern Kansas to near Chicago over the next 36 hours, where winter storm warnings are in effect. But we will be in the warm sector of the system, and we project temperatures in the low 70s this afternoon, almost 20 degree above average for late January in Alabama.
