A Quick Update at Midday
The rain associated with Tropical Storm Ida continues to slowly crawl northward with a slight jog to the east, as now we have some light shower activity just east of the I-65 corridor.
Archive for August 30th, 2021
Flood Advisory for Parts of Greene, Hale, Marengo, Perry, Sumter Co. Until 3:15 pm
Heavy rainfall from Ida has created very saturated soils across the area. Ponding of water on roadways should be expected with drainage ditches becoming full.
A Quick Check on Central Alabama’s Weather at 10 am
At this time, if you are east of the I-65 corridor in Central Alabama, you are staying dry on this Monday morning so far. Most locations west of I-65 are getting a decent bit of rainfall from the outer edge of Tropical Storm Ida.
Alabama NewsCenter — New Conecuh Sausage Gift Shop Is Hog Heaven
It’s been a long time coming, but the new Conecuh Sausage gift shop is now open at the Interstate Highway 65 Exit 96 in Evergreen.
Tropical Depression Strengthens Into Tropical Storm Kate
Satellite-derived wind data indicate that the depression (TD-10) has strengthened and is now Tropical Storm Kate. Maximum sustained winds are estimated to be 45 mph with higher gusts.
Breezy And Wet/Isolated Tornadoes Possible
EYES STILL ON IDA: Ida is now a tropical storm this morning over South Mississippi; it will move to a point near Muscle Shoals early tomorrow, keeping Alabama on the wet, unsettled side of the system. Rain is widespread early this morning over West and Southwest Alabama, and that rain will slowly spread over the rest of the state later today and tonight, continuing at times tomorrow.
