Flash Flooding Possible Over North Alabama
Here is the latest Mesoscale Precipitation Update from the Weather Prediction Center concerning the rainfall over North Alabama.
Archive for February 12th, 2020
Strong Storms Affecting Parts Of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Limestone, & Lawrence Counties
At 457 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles north of St. Florian to 10 miles southeast of Red Bay. Movement was east at 45 mph.
Strong Storms Moving Into NW Alabama; Damage Already Reported
Lauderdale, Colbert, and Franklin counties have already started feeling the effects of the squall line moving in, and Marion and Lamar counties will be next.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For A Good Bit Of North/Central Alabama Through Midnight
The Storm Prediction Center along with the Huntsville and Birmingham offices of the National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH effective immediate and set to expire at 12:00 am Thursday.
A Brief Check On Our Weather As Of 4:00 PM
At 4:08 pm: The line of heavy rain and a few thunderstorms is now approaching the MS/AL state line and will be entering the western portions of Lauderdale, Colbert, and Franklin counties shortly.
Severe Storms Possible Tonight; Sunshine Returns Friday
ACTIVE WEATHER TONIGHT: A cold front will bring the risk of strong to severe thunderstorms to Alabama tonight. While instability values remain somewhat marginal, there will be sufficient dynamic support for a few storms to reach severe limits over the northern half of the state. SPC maintains the standard “slight risk” (level 2/5) down to Linden, Calera, and Spring Garden, with a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) defined as far south as Spanish Fort, Greenville, and Lafayette.
First Tornado Warning Issued In Southern Mississippi
NWS Jackson has issued a Tornado Warning for Central Whitehall County in southern Mississippi. There is a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near Kokomo and moving northeast at 40 MPH.
A Watch Is Possible To Our West & Potentially Including Northwestern Parts Of The Area
The latest Mesoscale Discussion from the Storm Prediction Center is out and talks about the possibility of a watch coming out for northeast and eastern parts of Mississippi and potentially the extreme western and northwestern parts of North/Central Alabama.
A Brief Check At 2:00 PM; A Few Strong/Severe Storms Possible Tonight
As of 2:00 pm, radar is all quiet across North/Central Alabama and there are actually a few thin spots in the cloud cover that was allowing the sunshine to reach the surface for a little bit and warm that atmosphere just a tad.
Diverse Businesses ‘Critical’ To Success Of Birmingham
Business leaders encourage African American entrepreneurs to embrace growing opportunities.
Late Morning Update To The Severe Storm/Heavy Rain Event Starting Tonight
We’ll have heavy rain and thunderstorms with a squall line associated with a cold front that will move through starting tonight and exiting the area on Thursday morning. A few strong to severe thunderstorms may be possible, but not likely. Heavy rainfall may aggravate the already saturated soils and engorged waterways, and some flash flooding issues will be possible along and north of I-59.
Alabama’s Oyster Production Makes A Comeback
For a while it was unclear whether the state’s reefs would reopen this season.
A Brief Morning Check On Our Weather; Severe Storms Possible Later This Evening
As of 9:20 am this morning, we have several spotty showers out there across North/Central Alabama with most of them falling over the extreme northern parts of Central Alabama and the southern parts of North Alabama.
Flood Warning Extended For Parts Of Colbert, Lawrence Counties Until 3:30 PM
At 904 AM CST, emergency management reported significant flooding along Town Creek, with many roads in this area impacted. Some of these roads include Alabama Highway 157 and County Road 268 in eastern Colbert County.
