Welcome to November: A Transition Month
November is considered a “transition month” between fall and winter across much of the country, and Central Alabama is no different.
Category: Met 101/Weather History
One Forecast, Three Scenarios, Very Different Impacts
Communicating uncertainty and risk in a hurricane forecast is very difficult. The cone of uncertainty is very misunderstood. Here is a way to visualize the different impacts of three very real scenarios that could happen based on the current forecast and current average track errors.
Today is the 57th Anniversary of Hurricane Donna Striking the Keys
On this date in 1960, Hurricane Donna made the first of her four U.S. landfalls as a category four hurricane, devastating much of the Florida Keys.
Where Irma Might Rank Among the Top Ten Most Intense U.S. Landfalling Hurricanes
Here are the top ten hurricanes to strike the United States, ranked by central pressure at landfall. Irma will almost certainly make this list.
Remembering Katrina: Still No Mandatory Evacuation for New Orleans On This Date in 2005
On this date in 2005, preparations were underway along the Gulf Coast for Hurricane Katrina, but inexplicably there was still no mandatory evacuation for New Orleans.
Another Hurricane Camille Eyewitness Story
There are many harrowing stories of survival along the Mississippi Coast from Hurricane Camille, which struck on this date in 1969. Here is one.
Camille: An Amazing Afternoon
An Air Force Hurricane Hunter likely saved many lives with their report from Hurricane Camille on this date in 1969, hours before landfall.
Remembering 1969’s Hurricane Camille: In the Crosshairs
On the morning of August 17, 1969 the Mississippi Gulf Coast woke up in the crosshairs of monster Hurricane Camille.
A Fateful Week in Weather History From This Week in 1969
One of the most infamous hurricanes in Gulf Coast history wreaked havoc during this week in weather history in 1969.
Birmingham’s Longest 100F Streak
On this date in 2007, Birmingham was in the midst of its longest streak of 100 degree days ever.
“We Have Met Our Andrew”
Hurricane Charley made a devastating hit on Southwest Florida on August 13, 2004.
A Preventable Weather Tragedy: From the Pages of Today in Weather History in 2012
Lightning deaths are still far too common, as exhibited from the incident that occurred at a NASCAR race in 2012 in Pennsylvania.
Meteorology 101: Practicing Heat Safety
Practice heat safety wherever you are, says Professor Peters.
On This Date in 2004: Officials Declared Louisiana Was More Prepared for the Big One
A year before Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana officials ran a simulation involving a Cat 3 hurricane named Pam with results that were eerily predictive of the disaster that would occur in real life.
