1988: F3 Tornado On This Date in Tuscaloosa
A tornado struck south Tuscaloosa early on a Sunday morning on this date in 1988, damaging 15 homes, injuring seven, and prompting National Guard cleanup efforts.
Author Archive: Bill Murray
Bill Murray is the President of The Weather Factory. He is the site's official weather historian and a weekend forecaster. He also anchors the site's severe weather coverage. Bill Murray is the proud holder of National Weather Association Digital Seal #0001 @wxhistorian
From Sunshine to Showers: Alabama’s Weather Will Shift This Week
A tranquil Sunday with sunny skies and highs in the 70s will give way to increasing clouds, showers, and breezy conditions by Tuesday as a cold front moves through Central Alabama.
On This Date in 1957: Deadly Tornado Struck Walker County
On this date in 1957, Alabama was in the middle of a late season warm spell and severe weather outbreak.
Tropical Storm Sara Moves Inland…Moisture Could Enhance Rainfall Along Gulf Coast This Week
Sara has moved inland in Belize and will weaken today. The moisture from the system will be entrained into our system along the northern Gulf Coast this week, setting the stage for heavy rainfall over southern Alabama and along the coast Tuesday.
Sunday Weather Briefing Video: Another Beautiful Day for Your Sunday
Today will be another beautiful and mild day across Alabama, but changes are in the offing in the days ahead.
Rafael Strengthens, Eyes Northern Gulf Coast Later This Week
Tropical Storm Rafael is intensifying near the Cayman Islands, with impacts expected in western Cuba tonight and potential rain, gusty winds, and coastal flooding along the northern Gulf Coast later this week.
Tropics Alert: Depression Eighteen Forms, Heading for Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Cuba, and the Gulf
Tropical Depression Eighteen has formed in the south-central Caribbean Sea, with gradual strengthening expected as it moves northwest towards Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and western Cuba.
Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 Has Been Designated
PTC 18 will become Hurricane Rafael in coming days, moving toward Cuba and then the Gulf.
Warm Sunday Across Alabama; Hurricane Hunters Investigating 97-L, Could be a PTC This Afternoon
Overall, the week features a transition from warm, mostly dry conditions to a period of cloudier skies, rain, and breezy weather, before a sunny conclusion. We will be tracking what will be Hurricane Rafael in the Gulf.
Subtropical Storm Patty Moving Away from the Azores
Patty is moving away from the Azores and is expected to transition to a post-tropical state soon, with impacts gradually lessening in the region.
Sunday Weather Briefing Video: A Beautiful Sunday; Watching the Western Caribbean
With November starting under high pressure, expect clear skies and warm temperatures for Alabama, while monitoring rip current risks at the coast and potential tropical developments that could impact the Gulf later this week
Quick Tropical Update
Indications are that Hurricane Rafael will form over the western Caribbean early in the week and move into the Central Gulf, where wind shear will take a toll on the system and likely weaken it.
Tropical Storm Nadine Has Formed; No Threat to the US
Tropical Storm Nadine formed early this morning and is expected to bring tropical storm conditions, heavy rainfall, and the potential for flash flooding to Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula before making landfall later today.
PTC 15 Has Formed…Will become Tropical Storm Nadine Before Moving Inland Tomorrow
Potential Tropical Cyclone Fifteen is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Nadine before making landfall in Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula, bringing heavy rainfall and the potential for flash flooding.
