Potential for Severe Weather Late This Week

A shortwave and surface low are expected to track from the Plains Thursday to the Mid-Atlantic by Friday. Ahead of these features, moisture will be transported north, ultimately aiding in the development of widespread showers/thunderstorms (see figure 1). High CAPE…

Late Season Nor’easter Likely This Week

A late season nor’easter is likely to impact parts of the East Coast Tuesday and Wednesday. Model guidance is indicating that an of low pressure is going to form either over the Southeast or northeast Gulf of Mexico late tomorrow.…

Fifth Earthquake in Last Month Confirmed Near AL-FL Border

A minor earthquake occurred near the Alabama-Florida border this morning around 6:40 AM CDT. There were numerous reports of ground shaking in south Escambia County, AL and north Santa Rosa County, FL. Numerous reports of ground shaking & houses shaking…

Low-End Severe Weather Threat for Much of Alabama Tomorrow

There is potential for severe weather across much of Alabama tomorrow. Numerous showers and storms will form along/ahead of a cold front as it advances into the Southeast. The set up is not going to favor a widespread severe weather…

NOAA Issues Spring Outlook

NOAA issued their spring outlook yesterday. They are calling for above-average temperatures for much of the South and Eastern Seaboard. Wetter-than-average conditions are also forecast for much of the lower 48 (see figure 1). Overall, the precipitation pattern is consistent…

Active Weather Returns Early Next Week

Active weather is going to return to parts of the Gulf Coast early next week. Formation of a surface low in the Southern Plains is likely Sunday night. Current thinking is then for a strong surface high building into the…

Daily Regional Forecast for Tuesday, March 19th, 2019

Tranquil weather is on tap for most of the Gulf Coast region today – the exception being the Florida peninsula. Texas Coastal Plain Mostly clear skies can be expected. Highs run in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Lows will…

15 Tornadoes Confirmed in Alabama This Past Thursday

15 tornadoes occurred across North and Central Alabama last Thursday (March 14th) during the afternoon and evening. Most were either an EF-0 or EF-1. However, there was one EF-2 that touched down in Elmore County, AL. It is estimated to…