In fact a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Limestone and Madison County in Extreme North Alabama until 9:45 pm.
Around 9 o'clock, the severe thunderstorm was near Madison moving east at 5 mph.
Another strong thunderstorm was over North Cullman County.
North Storms Strong Again
July 1, 2005, 9:21 pm
by J.B. Elliott
in Severe Weather
New West Alabama Warnings
July 1, 2005, 5:11 pm
Because of a cluster of strong to severe thunderstorms persisting in Sumter County, two new Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been issued:
For Southeast Sumter County until 5:15 pm.
For Northwest Marengo County until 5:45 pm.
The cluster of thunderstorms was about 10 miles SE of Livingston or about 12 miles west of Demopolis. Movement was toward the SE at 10 mph.
Lots of lightning...13 cloud-to-ground strikes per minute.
Earlier, golf ball size hail reported at Epps.
The strongest East Alabama storms now in West Georgia.
Not a single shower or thunderstorm within a 50-mile radius of Birmingham at 5:10 pm.
For Southeast Sumter County until 5:15 pm.
For Northwest Marengo County until 5:45 pm.
The cluster of thunderstorms was about 10 miles SE of Livingston or about 12 miles west of Demopolis. Movement was toward the SE at 10 mph.
Lots of lightning...13 cloud-to-ground strikes per minute.
Earlier, golf ball size hail reported at Epps.
The strongest East Alabama storms now in West Georgia.
Not a single shower or thunderstorm within a 50-mile radius of Birmingham at 5:10 pm.
by J.B. Elliott
in Severe Weather
Goodbye!
July 1, 2005, 4:18 pm
Today marked the end of my internship here in the ABC 33/40 Weather Center. Although it was only about one month long, I gained much experience in meteorology and picked up a few tips. I cannot imagine the amount of knowledge that would develop from a summer-long internship!
Most importantly, my knowledge of meteorology advanced. When I started this internship, I had not actually taken many meteorology courses. Therefore, just about any weather information was new to me. Usually, James Spann or Jason Simpson would brief me on the weather happening in Alabama and/or the nation. This involved many stops along the way for explanation of vocabulary and abbreviations. Have you ever listened to a meteorologist talk about models? There are abbreviations for everything! I also learned how to update and build graphics for weather presentations. It took almost the whole month for me to get the hang of it, but now I will be somewhat ahead in my future classes involving the computer systems. Becoming familiar with the radar was a benefit as well. There is much more information provided by a radar than I previously thought. Whether understanding a computer system or just recognizing a term, all of the meteorology information that I have learned will truly assist me in my studies and career.
This business relies on communication almost as much as scientific knowledge. Throughout my internship, I observed the weather team broadcast weather forecasts. By simply watching their techniques, I learned skills to effectively communicate a forecast. One of the most occurring and best suggestion that I heard was to “tell the story.” Later, I received my own chance to put communication to work during my first forecast on the green wall. This allowed me to break through the nervousness and awkwardness with the green wall before I begin classes. I cannot wait to put all of these skills to use again at Mississippi State.
One of the best advantages to this internship was being in an actual television station. It reinforced all that I have learned thus far to see it in action. At MSU, Broadcast Meteorology students are required to take different television production classes. It was very interesting to witness how the producers, directors, camera operators, etc. all work to develop a successful show. I also was privy to several weather briefings and television business conversations that allowed me to learn other aspects of meteorology. The employees here gave me much advice about my degree, resume tapes, and other tools for my career. Without interning, it would have been difficult to understand all of these aspects.
Overall, this internship was a wonderful experience, expanding my horizons and ways of thinking. Along with all of the learning, I had a fun time joking with the meteorologists! It was great meeting everyone at ABC 33/40, and I wish the internship could have been longer. Parting is such sweet sorrow! Adieu 33/40; MSU here I come!
Most importantly, my knowledge of meteorology advanced. When I started this internship, I had not actually taken many meteorology courses. Therefore, just about any weather information was new to me. Usually, James Spann or Jason Simpson would brief me on the weather happening in Alabama and/or the nation. This involved many stops along the way for explanation of vocabulary and abbreviations. Have you ever listened to a meteorologist talk about models? There are abbreviations for everything! I also learned how to update and build graphics for weather presentations. It took almost the whole month for me to get the hang of it, but now I will be somewhat ahead in my future classes involving the computer systems. Becoming familiar with the radar was a benefit as well. There is much more information provided by a radar than I previously thought. Whether understanding a computer system or just recognizing a term, all of the meteorology information that I have learned will truly assist me in my studies and career.
This business relies on communication almost as much as scientific knowledge. Throughout my internship, I observed the weather team broadcast weather forecasts. By simply watching their techniques, I learned skills to effectively communicate a forecast. One of the most occurring and best suggestion that I heard was to “tell the story.” Later, I received my own chance to put communication to work during my first forecast on the green wall. This allowed me to break through the nervousness and awkwardness with the green wall before I begin classes. I cannot wait to put all of these skills to use again at Mississippi State.
One of the best advantages to this internship was being in an actual television station. It reinforced all that I have learned thus far to see it in action. At MSU, Broadcast Meteorology students are required to take different television production classes. It was very interesting to witness how the producers, directors, camera operators, etc. all work to develop a successful show. I also was privy to several weather briefings and television business conversations that allowed me to learn other aspects of meteorology. The employees here gave me much advice about my degree, resume tapes, and other tools for my career. Without interning, it would have been difficult to understand all of these aspects.
Overall, this internship was a wonderful experience, expanding my horizons and ways of thinking. Along with all of the learning, I had a fun time joking with the meteorologists! It was great meeting everyone at ABC 33/40, and I wish the internship could have been longer. Parting is such sweet sorrow! Adieu 33/40; MSU here I come!
STRONG EASTERN STORMS
July 1, 2005, 4:17 pm
Some of the strongest thunderstorms in Alabama have shifted over to near the Georgia Border. The NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for South Cleburne County until 4:45.
The potential severe thunderstorm was 9 miles SW of Heflin and moving east at 20.
Several warnings this afternoon, but no known significant damage. A few trees down in North Talladega County.
No strong thunderstorms in the Greater Birmingham area at 4:15.
In West Central Alabama, some strong storms continue in South Sumter County near Livingston.
The potential severe thunderstorm was 9 miles SW of Heflin and moving east at 20.
Several warnings this afternoon, but no known significant damage. A few trees down in North Talladega County.
No strong thunderstorms in the Greater Birmingham area at 4:15.
In West Central Alabama, some strong storms continue in South Sumter County near Livingston.
by J.B. Elliott
in Severe Weather
Storm Update
July 1, 2005, 3:31 pm
The storm that prompted a severe thunderstorm warning for northern Talladega county has weakened... no warnings in effect as of 3:30 p.m. The remainder of the storms over central Alabama will produce a gob of lightning and gusty winds.
The air seems to be stable for now behind the outflow boundary over northwest Alabama, but I expect one more round of storms tonight in advance of the actual surface front....
The NWS just reported trees down near Lincoln during the time of the severe thunderstorm warning.
The air seems to be stable for now behind the outflow boundary over northwest Alabama, but I expect one more round of storms tonight in advance of the actual surface front....
The NWS just reported trees down near Lincoln during the time of the severe thunderstorm warning.
by James Spann
in Severe Weather
Storms Firing Up
July 1, 2005, 1:13 pm
The Friday afternoon map discussion video is on the server:
http://beta.abc3340.com/weather/video.hrb
Storms continue to develop along the outflow boundary over north and west Alabama, but so far they have remained under severe limits. Would not be shocked if we had a severe thunderstorm warning or two day as the boundary slices into a hot and humid airmass.
The WRF suggests the northern half of the state will indeed be drier tomorrow and Sunday, and it looks like any showers or storms over the northern half of the state will be very isolated. Even in south Alabama afternoon storms will be scattered. Temperatures tomorrow and Sunday will rise into the 90 to 93 degree range, but with slightly lower dewpoints the heat shouldn't feel too bad.
For Monday moisture levels rise and a few scattered afternoon storms are likely, but they should be pretty much over by 9:00 or so when fireworks shows begin.
Will keep an eye on the tropical wave in the Caribbean... something might try to stir up down there over the weekend...
Watch the video for the details today... having to get into the office now to keep an eye on the developing thunderstorms this afternoon.
Have a great holiday weekend... be safe!
http://beta.abc3340.com/weather/video.hrb
Storms continue to develop along the outflow boundary over north and west Alabama, but so far they have remained under severe limits. Would not be shocked if we had a severe thunderstorm warning or two day as the boundary slices into a hot and humid airmass.
The WRF suggests the northern half of the state will indeed be drier tomorrow and Sunday, and it looks like any showers or storms over the northern half of the state will be very isolated. Even in south Alabama afternoon storms will be scattered. Temperatures tomorrow and Sunday will rise into the 90 to 93 degree range, but with slightly lower dewpoints the heat shouldn't feel too bad.
For Monday moisture levels rise and a few scattered afternoon storms are likely, but they should be pretty much over by 9:00 or so when fireworks shows begin.
Will keep an eye on the tropical wave in the Caribbean... something might try to stir up down there over the weekend...
Watch the video for the details today... having to get into the office now to keep an eye on the developing thunderstorms this afternoon.
Have a great holiday weekend... be safe!
ABC 33/40 Afternoon Podcast for July 1 2005
July 1, 2005, 11:05 am
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by James Spann
in Podcast
Watching For Storms
July 1, 2005, 6:01 am
The Friday morning map discussion video is on the server:
http://beta.abc3340.com/weather/video.hrb
SPC has much of Alabama in a slight risk of severe storms today in advance of a surface boundary that will slowly approach the state today from the north. As I write this post shortly before 6:00, there is a batch of storms over Arkansas, but nothing happening around here.
The WRF model wants to take that complex over Arkansas into Mississippi and Louisiana, staying mostly west of Alabama, during the day, with a new batch of convection firing on the actual surface front over Tennessee by mid-afternoon. The WRF then moves those storms into the Tennessee Valley late today, and ultimately down to I-20 by 9:00 or so tonight as they weaken. That scenario might be correct, but we have a well defined outflow boundary in northwest Alabama now, and if we reach the mid 90s by early afternoon we could very well have some big storms by afternoon. The main threat will come from strong straight line winds. And, as always, lightning will be a big issue.
HOLIDAY WEEKEND: Most of the models bring drier air into the northern quarter of the state tomorrow; but can it reach Birmingham? I do think most of the scattered storms tomorrow will be along and south of a line from Anniston to Clanton to Camden. People around Smith Lake, Decatur, Muscle Shoals, and Hamilton might even notice lower humidity values as dewpoints drop into the low to mid 60s (dewpoints are in the low 70s now).
Sunday should be a similar day; the must numerous afternoon storms will probably be south of I-20. Then, on Monday, the moist air returns northward and any Alabama community could see a passing afternoon shower or storm. But, those should be over by the time the fireworks shows begin at 9:00 Monday night.
TROPICS: We will be watching that wave over the Caribbean... something might try to form down there this weekend as it moves into the southern Gulf of Mexico. Light winds aloft and very warm water sure seem ripe for something to crank up. The GFS hints at a convective mass moving into southeast Louisiana on Tuesday, but that might not be related to the wave down there.
For all of you J.B. Elliott fans, he will be back in the saddle Monday of next week... he has been on vacation this week. We all love weather, but everyone needs a break. J.B. is the hardest working guy on our team and he sure deserved a break. Bill Murray will write the afternoon forecast package today, and I will be around to update the blog and make a new map discussion video this afternoon, which will all be ready by 3:30....
http://beta.abc3340.com/weather/video.hrb
SPC has much of Alabama in a slight risk of severe storms today in advance of a surface boundary that will slowly approach the state today from the north. As I write this post shortly before 6:00, there is a batch of storms over Arkansas, but nothing happening around here.
The WRF model wants to take that complex over Arkansas into Mississippi and Louisiana, staying mostly west of Alabama, during the day, with a new batch of convection firing on the actual surface front over Tennessee by mid-afternoon. The WRF then moves those storms into the Tennessee Valley late today, and ultimately down to I-20 by 9:00 or so tonight as they weaken. That scenario might be correct, but we have a well defined outflow boundary in northwest Alabama now, and if we reach the mid 90s by early afternoon we could very well have some big storms by afternoon. The main threat will come from strong straight line winds. And, as always, lightning will be a big issue.
HOLIDAY WEEKEND: Most of the models bring drier air into the northern quarter of the state tomorrow; but can it reach Birmingham? I do think most of the scattered storms tomorrow will be along and south of a line from Anniston to Clanton to Camden. People around Smith Lake, Decatur, Muscle Shoals, and Hamilton might even notice lower humidity values as dewpoints drop into the low to mid 60s (dewpoints are in the low 70s now).
Sunday should be a similar day; the must numerous afternoon storms will probably be south of I-20. Then, on Monday, the moist air returns northward and any Alabama community could see a passing afternoon shower or storm. But, those should be over by the time the fireworks shows begin at 9:00 Monday night.
TROPICS: We will be watching that wave over the Caribbean... something might try to form down there this weekend as it moves into the southern Gulf of Mexico. Light winds aloft and very warm water sure seem ripe for something to crank up. The GFS hints at a convective mass moving into southeast Louisiana on Tuesday, but that might not be related to the wave down there.
For all of you J.B. Elliott fans, he will be back in the saddle Monday of next week... he has been on vacation this week. We all love weather, but everyone needs a break. J.B. is the hardest working guy on our team and he sure deserved a break. Bill Murray will write the afternoon forecast package today, and I will be around to update the blog and make a new map discussion video this afternoon, which will all be ready by 3:30....
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