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…
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 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…
According to a press release from the World Meteorological Association (WMO), the names Michael and Florence have been retired by the WMO Region IV Hurricane Committee. This means that both names will never be used again for an Atlantic tropical…
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…
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 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…
El Niño was officially declared back in February by the Climate Prediction Center (CPC). When El Niño was called, the CPC noted in their February ENSO diagnostic discussion that it was weak. El Niño Strengthens, Likely to Persist Though Summer…
Spring officially starts in just 5 days. Like clockwork, old man winter appears to be breathing his last breath. Below-Average Temperatures Persist for Now Much of the country is going to continue to experience cooler than average temperatures over the…
Yet another minor earthquake has been confirmed in Escambia County, AL. It occurred Wednesday morning. The epicenter was near Pollard, AL. According to the USGS, the magnitude was 2.2. This is the 4th quake to occur in the southwest Alabama…