The Durango and Silverton train is an important part of tourism in southwestern Colorado, but questions have been raised after speculation that the train’s hot cinders may have caused the 416 fire that has been burning in the San Juan Mountains since June 1st. The cause of the fire is officially still under investigation.
There was no working siren in Siren, Wisconsin on this date in 2001 when an F3 struck the town. Would it have made a difference?
Welcome to the month in which both meteorological and astronomical summer both begin. In case you do not know what the difference between meteorological and astronomical seasons, I’ll try to explain it as best as possible.
Seven different Jefferson County communities were hit by this F4 tornado that skipped along a 21.5 mile path, killing 25 people.
Some of the finest weather throughout the year can be found during the month of April in Central Alabama, but it can also turn ugly with tornadoes, flooding rains, and late season cold snaps. Most of the time, April features spectacularly mild and sunny days, and clear and cool nights.
Scott Martin shares his memories of the historic 1993 Superstorm.
Memories of the blizzard of 1993 as remembered by Brian Peters, an NWS meteorologist at the time.
Bill Murray shares his video memories of the historic 1993 Superstorm.
James Spann shares his memories from the March 1993 Blizzard in Alabama.
The March 1993 Blizzard was an amazing storm that never be forgotten by anyone who lived through it. The late, great J.B Elliott penned this account on the blog in 2007.
A transition time has arrived in Central Alabama, as we enter the month of March and the start of Meteorological Spring.
Using clues from the environment in severe weather situation has helped the NWS Birmingham reduce false alarms. It is a process of continuous improvement.
On February 25, 2013, over a foot of snow fell across North Alabama in a historic snowstorm.
Tornadoes impacted Alabama on this date in 1934, killing at least five Alabamians, including four in Shady Grove in Clay County.
Our long time friend, mentor, and charter Weather Factory member, J.B. Elliott, passed away on May 11, 2015. Click HERE to read James' tribute.
