Month November 2016

Severe weather pounded north Alabama overnight numerous damage reports.  At least 3 fatalities so far.  Now, the threat shifts into central/southeast Alabama this morning and into the afternoon.  I’ll update you on the status on our risk, and future radar…

Latest updated outlook from the Storm Prediction Center, Latest Future Radar and updated severe weather timetable.  Threats include damaging thunderstorm winds and a few spin up tornadoes.  Greatest tornado threat remains over NW and West Alabama, but chances remain even…

Many of us had the first measurable rain in 42 days, and the first substantial rain in 74 days!  And, that’s just round 1.  Round 2 could possibly be more substantial.  Plus, severe weather could be a much bigger factor…

(3:15PM 11/28/16)   Brief update on the overnight situation.  A line of thunderstorms will cross through the state tonight.  Below, future radar shows the movement of the line, through NW Alabama this evening, central Alabama late tonight and into the southeast…

It’s been more than 2 months. Finally, some good rain on the menu, as a major storm system approaches.  But, that’s not all.  Concern is rising about the severe weather potential, from a 2 part storm system that begins tonight.…

Finally, some good rain on the way.  Perhaps some drenching rain in spots.  A Significant,  storm system, which will come in two parts, in the Monday night – Wednesday time frame.  Severe weather can’t be ruled out. This quick mini-movie…

For some places, it is Day 69 without significant rain.  A severe drought is expanding.  Now, it appears, finally, a pattern change is likely, as a major storm system will finally brings some much needed rain to Alabama and the…

It’s been more than 2 months, for most of us, since the last significant rain. We are in an extreme drought.  Now, it appears, a major storm system will produce some impressive rainfall totals across the state, and maybe some…

Happy Thanksgiving!  A weak front is bringing a cloudy start on this holiday, no raindrops on the radar at Dawn.  Gradually, the clouds will melt away by about Noon or so, as sunshine gradually takes over.  High 75 today.  Low…

Good Morning!  Big storm system in the middle of the nation could affect holiday travel.  I’ll update our rain chances and update the holiday weekend forecast, including the Iron Bowl.  Plus, there’s a storm system early next week which has…

Good Morning!  To rain or not to rain?  That is the question regarding the next front approaching tomorrow and tomorrow night.  The rain chances are not great, but not zero.  We will update the holiday travel forecast, plus Thanksgiving, Black…

Good Morning on this cold Monday morning. Not only the first widespread freeze of the season, but many of us are in the 20’s at dawn. Looks like another freeze tonight, but our temperatures will rebound on this Thanksgiving week.…

Jackets needed this morning, but we will be into the low 80’s this afternoon. Near 80 on Friday, before a front arrives on Saturday morning, with sharply cooler air. Sweatshirt weather.  Maybe our first official freeze by Monday morning. But,…

Dense fog advisory this morning, before sunshine breaks through and warms us up.  We may flirt with a record high tomorrow.  The next frontal system could deliver some spotty showers by later Friday night into Saturday.  I’ll update you on…

Three frontal systems on the way: today,  Saturday and Thanksgiving Eve. Which front has the best chance of having any showers with it?  This morning a few showers have migrated from Mississippi into west Alabama.  Another front arrives late Friday…