Month April 2017

It will feel like summer on this last day of April.  Like Friday, our high will be near 90°, and that’s not all.  Early this morning the dewpoint has been near 70.  That’s a summertime level.  That means it will…

Happy Friday! We are in between storm systems for a couple of days. But, another severe weather threat is looming for late Sunday / Sunday night.  And, all indications are, some big ticket weather may be in our future next…

It was a day in weather history that simply can’t be compared to any other day.  In fact, it was our nation’s biggest Tornado Super Outbreak of all time.  Unfortunately, Alabama was  Ground Zero.  By far, the hardest hit state –…

Ongoing severe threat early morning, as I prepare your video.  We’ll walk you through the rest of the day.  April will end on a very hot note, especially Friday and Saturday.  It will feel like summer.  All eyes on the…

The severe thunderstorm watch has been extended to include Coosa, Elmore, Lowndes and Montgomery county until 5AM. I’m working on your new video update which I hope to have online at or before 4:45.  We’ll look ahead to the rest…

Severe Thunderstorm watch as far east as Autauga and Dallas counties until 5AM. Storm Prediction Center Severe Thunderstorm Watch 168 Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of West central and central Alabama * Effective this Wednesday night and Thursday morning from…

A line of strong thunderstorms will enter the state after Midnight and progress eastward.  Some of the storms will be severe.  Although the main threat will be damaging wind gusts, tornadoes can not be ruled out. The greatest severe weather…

Very important video this morning as we focus on 2 storm systems in the next 5-6 days…both posing a severe weather threat.  Plus, another one behind it next week.  Besides the severe threat, the best news is the potential rain. …

Good Morning!  We are headed into a very active period over the next 10 days, with perhaps 4 storm systems.  Some of these will include a severe weather threat.  ‘Tis the season for that. The fringe benefit, though will be…

Good Morning!  The upper Low which has haunted us over the weekend will exit stage right today. Very interesting weather week for the nation.  A lot going on, including 2 fronts in our future that could bring strong, possibly severe…

So far, many of us have not seen much rain from this weekend storms system.  Today will be cloudy, much cooler with scattered showers around.  Our high may not make it out of the 60’s  The front, by early this…

Get ready for a big change.  A cold front will sweep across the state tonight.  Ahead of the front a potent line of storms will bring a severe weather threat.  However, right now, the primary threat for strong/severe storms is…

Happy Friday!  Just like summer again today. We may fall just short of a record high again today.  But, significant changes are fast approaching.  Strong cold front moves in this weekend.  Best chance for the stronger storms Saturday night.  More…

Good Morning!   We’ll be near or just shy of 90 degrees for the next couple of days, as our early summer preview continues.  But now, all eyes on that important weekend front which will bring the threat of strong to…

Good Morning!  Our Summer Preview pattern continues.  We’ll be flirting with 90 next 3 days.  We’re getting dry and looking for raindrops.  All eyes on a important frontal system this weekend. Will bring severe weather to the state?  And, how…

Good Morning!  Our early summer preview continues today.  Today will be at least 10 degrees warmer than normal for Mid April.  In fact, we could be at or close to 90 by late week. Spotty pop up showers will be…

Good Morning!  It will feel a lot like summer this week, complete with some unusually warm days and maybe some “heat of the day” showers roaming around.  We’ll probably see our first 90 degree days by late week.  Could there…

It’s one of the best Easter weekend forecasts in years..storm-free and warm.  Highs in the 80’s and lows around 60,  will be nearly ideal for trips to the Lake, Easter egg hunts, or backyard cookouts, or even a coastal getaway. …

    Welcome to the Easter Weekend!  Could we be teasing a record high today?  That big upper level heat dome above us is building.  That means almost summer-like heat with few if any showers.  Speaking of that…don’t look now but…

Good Morning!  Our forecast for the Easter Holiday weekend will be more like an early taste or preview of summer.  I’ll update the details and the numbers.  How long will the storm-free days last?  I’ll show you the next “big-deal”…

Good Morning!  There is rain on the radar.  I’ll show you future radar.  A few folks will get wet today, many will stay dry.  Getting close to the big Easter holiday weekend and the weather should cooperate in a big…

Good Morning!  Alabama is going to get an early taste of summer warmth this week.  Will a weak front deliver some mid week showers?  I’ve zeroed on the Easter Weekend forecast details.  Plus, wait till you see what kind of…

Good Morning!  Storm-free for the next few days, as a protective bubble of high pressure builds over the Gulf coast.  I’ll fill you in on warmer days & nights on the menu.  And, I’ve got the latest details on Easter…