Flood Watch Canceled for a Few Counties in Central Alabama
Jefferson, Shelby, Chilton, Autauga, and Lowndes counties in Central Alabama have been removed from the Flood Watch.
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A Rare Extreme Wind Warning Issued for Several Counties in Florida’s Big Bend Area
As of 8:59 PM EDT, extreme winds from the eyewall of Hurricane Helene, moving at 35 mph, are coming ashore 39 miles southeast of Carrabelle. This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation!
Helene Even Stronger, Now with 140 MPH Maximum Sustained Winds
Hurricane Helene has strengthened slightly as its eye approaches the Florida Big Bend. As of 9:00 PM EDT, a monitoring station in Cedar Key recorded sustained winds of 55 mph, with gusts up to 73 mph. A NOAA tide gauge in Clearwater Beach showed water levels 5.07 feet above the normal high tide, indicating some flooding in that area.
Flash Flood Warning for Parts of Lee & Russell Co. Until 1am Friday
At 7:37 PM CDT, thunderstorms were producing heavy rain in the area, with 1 to 2 inches of rain already fallen. The rain is expected to continue at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour, with an additional 2 to 3 inches possible. Flash flooding is either happening now or expected to start soon.
Wind Advisory Expanded in Time & Area for Central Alabama
The Wind Advisory for Central Alabama has been expanded to now cover Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston counties, along with Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston counties. The time of the advisory has also been extended until 10pm Friday night.
Hurricane Helene Nearing Gulf Coast – Extremely Dangerous Conditions Expected
Location: 80 miles west-southwest of Cedar Key, Florida; 115 miles south of Tallahassee. Winds: 130 mph (Category 4 hurricane). Movement: North-northeast at 23 mph.
A Brief Check on Our Weather Before 7pm’s Hurricane Update
Current radar as of 6:20pm shows that any rainfall falling across Alabama is over on the eastern side of the state.
Tropical Storm Isaac Forms Over the Subtropical Atlantic Ocean
At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Isaac was located near latitude 37.1 North, longitude 54.1 West. Isaac is moving toward the east near 12 mph (19 km/h), with a general eastward to east-northeastward motion expected to continue at a slightly faster speed over the next several days.
10pm Update on Hurricane Helene
At 1000 PM CDT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Helene was located near latitude 23.1 North, longitude 86.6 West. Helene is moving toward the north at 9 mph (15 km/h).
Updated Model Projections for Alabama; Two More Disturbances to Watch in the Tropics
Hurricane Helene continues to churn her way over the Yucatán Channel and will soon be entering the southern Gulf of Mexico.
7pm Update on Hurricane Helene; Watches, Warnings, & Advisories in Effect for Alabama
With the latest shift a little to the west in the projected path of Helene, the following watches, warnings, and advisories may be extended westward as well.
10pm Tropical Storm Helene Update
Helene is located near 19.9°N, 85.5°W, about 100 miles ESE of Cozumel, Mexico, and 145 miles SSW of the western tip of Cuba. The storm is moving WNW at 10 mph with sustained winds of 60 mph. Minimum central pressure is 991 mb.
Storm Surge and Tropical Storm Watches Issued for Parts of Southwest Florida
As of 11 PM EDT, the system is located about 100 miles southwest of Grand Cayman and is moving north-northwest at 6 mph with maximum winds of 35 mph and a central pressure of 1002 MB.
Models Are Starting to Become A Little Closer in Agreement on the Tropical Weather Threat for the Gulf of Mexico
The latest European ensemble members model run is out, and there is a 60% chance that a tropical storm will develop over the Gulf of Mexico.
