Flood Advisory for Jefferson County
Expect heavy rain, lots of lightning and gusty winds.
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Cleburne County Storm is near Severe Limits
The NWS Birmingham has issued a significant weather advisory for the storm. Radar indicates that hail, potentially as large as 1 inch in diameter, could be approaching. Damaging wind gusts are also possible.
Strong Storms Possible Over North Central Alabama Next Few Hours
A severe thunderstorm watch is not anticipated, but loosely organized storms will occur throughout the afternoon and early evening across the I-59/I-20 corridor in Alabama. Strong wind gusts and marginally severe hail are possible with the stronger storms.
Rain At Times Over The Weekend; Turning Much Cooler
RADAR CHECK: A few isolated showers have formed over North Alabama this afternoon with a mostly cloudy sky, but much of the state is dry. Temperatures are in the 80s over South Alabama, where the sky is partly sunny.
Alabama News Center — Alabama independent record stores gearing up for ‘Record Store Day’
Alabama’s independent record stores are alive and well, feeding that special feeling music lovers get when dropping a needle on a turntable to listen to some good old-fashioned vinyl.
Midday Nowcast: More Clouds than Sun to End the Week
Today is featuring a mostly cloudy sky with a high in the low 80s. Like yesterday, a few scattered showers or storms are possible with the approach of a surface front, but many locations will remain dry.
Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Bob Sykes Barbecue and Blues Festival brings music and food lovers together
Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy live blues at the annual Bob Sykes Barbecue and Blues Festival in Bessemer on Saturday, April 20, from noon to 8 p.m.
A Few Scattered Showers/Storms Through Tomorrow; Rain Sunday
RADAR CHECK: A band of thunderstorms is moving through the northwest corner of Alabama early this morning; one storm was producing small hail over Colbert County just before sunrise. The rest of the state is mostly cloudy with temperatures generally in the 60s.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Cullman County
At 340 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dodge City, or 9 miles south of Cullman, moving northeast at 20 mph.
Alabama News Center — Alabama’s Jacksonville State University women bowlers take home Division I national championship
The victory is believed to be the first college national championship won by any team in any sport during its inaugural year of competition.
A Few Scattered Showers/Storms Through Tomorrow
RADAR CHECK: While much of Alabama is rain-free, we note a few scattered thunderstorms over the northern counties at mid-afternoon. Showers and a few storms will remain possible through the evening, but they will be random and scattered, much like a summer day.
Midday Nowcast: Warm with Clouds and Sun
Another very warm April day across Alabama with temperatures surging into the mid and upper 80s. Showers and some storms are possible later today and into tonight ahead of a front that is slowly approaching the region.
Alabama News Center — Drive Electric Alabama launches educational podcasts
A new podcast about electric vehicles (EVs), featuring experts from Alabama, released its first episode today, with more slated to hit streaming platforms in the coming weeks.
Warm Today; A Few Spotty Showers/Storms
WARM APRIL DAY: Temperatures return to the 80s across all of Alabama this afternoon with a mix of sun and clouds. We will mention the chance of a few spotty showers or thunderstorms this afternoon or tonight, but nothing too widespread.
