Severe Thunderstorm Warning was for Calhoun County until 9.
Just out walking my dog and I can easily see the frequent lighting over Calhoun County from my spot in NE Trussville even though it is quite hazy.
No more thunder heard from my place. The small thunderstorm over NE Jefferson has faded.
Notes from our readers:
"Have not heard this much thunder in quite some time in the Jacksonville area."
"Nice lightning show in Rainbow City."
"Good thunder and cloud-to-ground lightning show in Gardendale (North Jefferson County) One-half dozen very bright flashes between 8 and 8:30."
NWS, Birmingham reported nickle size hail at Piedmont at 8:37 pm.
NWS Huntsville reported trees and powerlines down and a few outhouses destroyed east part of Fairview in Cullman County at 6:45 pm.
By far the main severe weather action tonight is north of Alabama. At least 5 Severe Thunderstorm Watches and one Tornado Watch (South Indiana) Two of the Severe Thunderstorm Watches cover much of Tennessee and Kentucky.
9 PM UPDATE
May 19, 2005, 9:09 pm
by J.B. Elliott
in Severe Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
May 19, 2005, 8:30 pm
It is for Calhoun County in East Alabama until 9 pm. A cluster of storms moving eastward mainly north of the Anniston-Oxford area. Considerable lightning.
Also a small thunderstorm over North Jefferson. Can hear thunder now in the NE part of Trussville.
Also a small thunderstorm over North Jefferson. Can hear thunder now in the NE part of Trussville.
by J.B. Elliott
in Severe Weather
EARLY EVENING UPDATE
May 19, 2005, 7:05 pm
Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms in progress early this evening but nothing widespread as of 7 pm.
At 7 o'clock, thunderstorms were over East Cullman County and at Heflin near the Georgia border. Moving ESE with a decent amount of lightning.
Showers over NW Alabama now weaker.
By far, the main action is north of Alabama across Tennessee and Kentucky and across the Ohio Valley where Severe Thunderstorm Watches are posted, Even a couple of Tornado Warnings in North Kentucky.
At 7 o'clock, thunderstorms were over East Cullman County and at Heflin near the Georgia border. Moving ESE with a decent amount of lightning.
Showers over NW Alabama now weaker.
By far, the main action is north of Alabama across Tennessee and Kentucky and across the Ohio Valley where Severe Thunderstorm Watches are posted, Even a couple of Tornado Warnings in North Kentucky.
Some Needed Rain Ahead
May 19, 2005, 2:53 pm
The Thursday afternoon web video is on the server:
http://beta.abc3340.com/weather/video.hrb
Lots of high school graduations tonight outdoors... better keep an eye on the radar as showers and storms will be increasing a good bit from now through the night. I really don't expect much in the way of severe storms, but the ones out there now are really putting down lots of lightning.
Not much change in our short term thinking; occasional showers and storms tonight and tomorrow. Rainfall should average one inch (NAM extraction shows 0.85" here), maybe a little more in some spots. SPC has most of Alabama in a slight risk of severe storms tomorrow, but it certainly is not a classic setup.
Here are some severe weather parameters for tomorrow from the NAM (valid 7:00 p.m. local time):
Surface Based CAPE 1344
Lifted Index -3.7
Total totals: 48
2M AGL Dewpoint: 71
0 to 3 km Helicity 350
SWEAT Index 255
850 mb Wind: 29 knots
The wind fields and instability are not very impressive, but the helicity number does get your attention.
Lots of schools have outdoor end of the year events tomorrow... we won't have rain all day, but a shower or storm will be possible at almost any time, so plan accordingly. And, as you can see from the parameters, thunder and lightning is likely at times.
WEEKEND: We have removed all mention of rain for Saturday. The weekend should feature ample sunshine with afternoon temperatures peaking in the low 80s, exactly normal for this time of the year.
NEXT WEEK: The GFS puts a fast moving surface front through here Monday morning, which might squeeze out a shower or two. Then, cooler and drier air moves into the state, which should provide some very nice weather on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Then, a surface front approaches from the north, and a shower will be possible by late Thursday, with rain or storms more likely on Friday. The GFS (the 12Z run) is more aggressive now on rain potential for the Memorial Day weekend, with a stalled front, a southwest flow aloft, and copious amounts of moisture. We will nail down the holiday weekend forecast early next week; too much model inconsistency for now.
ADRIAN: This odd early season Eastern Pacific hurricane (winds now at 75 mph) will move into Central America this evening. What is left of the system will move across the Caribbean, toward Cuba and the Bahamas. I doubt if Adrian can survive the mountains of Central America, but it will be very interesting to watch over the next few days. This system will bring the potential for life threatening mudslides and flooding to countries like El Salvador and Honduras.
Thanks to my pals at the Ashley Manor retirement commmunity in Moody... I enjoyed the great lunch today and the hospitality!
http://beta.abc3340.com/weather/video.hrb
Lots of high school graduations tonight outdoors... better keep an eye on the radar as showers and storms will be increasing a good bit from now through the night. I really don't expect much in the way of severe storms, but the ones out there now are really putting down lots of lightning.
Not much change in our short term thinking; occasional showers and storms tonight and tomorrow. Rainfall should average one inch (NAM extraction shows 0.85" here), maybe a little more in some spots. SPC has most of Alabama in a slight risk of severe storms tomorrow, but it certainly is not a classic setup.
Here are some severe weather parameters for tomorrow from the NAM (valid 7:00 p.m. local time):
Surface Based CAPE 1344
Lifted Index -3.7
Total totals: 48
2M AGL Dewpoint: 71
0 to 3 km Helicity 350
SWEAT Index 255
850 mb Wind: 29 knots
The wind fields and instability are not very impressive, but the helicity number does get your attention.
Lots of schools have outdoor end of the year events tomorrow... we won't have rain all day, but a shower or storm will be possible at almost any time, so plan accordingly. And, as you can see from the parameters, thunder and lightning is likely at times.
WEEKEND: We have removed all mention of rain for Saturday. The weekend should feature ample sunshine with afternoon temperatures peaking in the low 80s, exactly normal for this time of the year.
NEXT WEEK: The GFS puts a fast moving surface front through here Monday morning, which might squeeze out a shower or two. Then, cooler and drier air moves into the state, which should provide some very nice weather on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Then, a surface front approaches from the north, and a shower will be possible by late Thursday, with rain or storms more likely on Friday. The GFS (the 12Z run) is more aggressive now on rain potential for the Memorial Day weekend, with a stalled front, a southwest flow aloft, and copious amounts of moisture. We will nail down the holiday weekend forecast early next week; too much model inconsistency for now.
ADRIAN: This odd early season Eastern Pacific hurricane (winds now at 75 mph) will move into Central America this evening. What is left of the system will move across the Caribbean, toward Cuba and the Bahamas. I doubt if Adrian can survive the mountains of Central America, but it will be very interesting to watch over the next few days. This system will bring the potential for life threatening mudslides and flooding to countries like El Salvador and Honduras.
Thanks to my pals at the Ashley Manor retirement commmunity in Moody... I enjoyed the great lunch today and the hospitality!
Wet Tonight and Tomorrow
May 19, 2005, 5:56 am
The Thursday morning web video is on the server:
http://beta.abc3340.com/weather/video.hrb
A few showers or storms could creep in here late today, but still looks like most of the rain arrives after dark.
We are still projecting a wet period for Alabama tonight and tomorrow as an upper air storm drops southward from Minneapolis to near Muscle Shoals. Hopefully we can get some beneficial rain in here; the NAM shows 1.15", while the GFS has 0.98".
SPC has a slight severe weather risk over much of Alabama tomorrow. Here are some of the severe weather parameters for tomorrow:
Surface Based CAPE 1128
Lifted Index -2.9
0-3 km Helicity 207
SWEAT Index 241
850 Wind Speed 24 kts
Needless to say, those numbers are not very exciting and I really don't expect a big severe weather issue.
THE WEEKEND: Sure looks like we can completely take out all chance of rain for Saturday as dry air moves into the state. Lots of sunshine both Saturday and Sunday with temperatures peaking in the low 80s. Great weather for the final rounds of the Bruno's Memorial Classic.
NEXT WEEK: A cold front moves through Monday, but the latest GFS is very dry and basically shows no rain with the front. Then, pleasant weather for the middle of next week with sunny days, clear cool nights, and low humidity values. An upper trough will be on the Atlantic seaboard with a northerly flow aloft in place here.
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: Just too early to be specific. Looks like a front tries to drift down to the Alabama/Tennessee border as we begin the weekend, but there is little upper air support. I get the idea the weather will be warm and humid with a few scattered showers and storms, but no wash-out.
AT THE BEACH: You will probably see a few scattered showers and storms on the coast this weekend, but some decent intervals of sunshine as well. Next week the showers become more widely scattered with increasing amounts of sunshine. The sea water temperature is up to 80 degrees now along the Alabama coast.
ADRIAN: Yo... this odd early season Eastern Pacific tropical storm will move into Central America today... winds are 60 mph now, but the main issue will come from flooding. The mountains will tear up the low level circulation; whatever is left will come out into the Caribbean tomorrow. This will not affect the Gulf coast at all, but it will be interesting to watch.
http://beta.abc3340.com/weather/video.hrb
A few showers or storms could creep in here late today, but still looks like most of the rain arrives after dark.
We are still projecting a wet period for Alabama tonight and tomorrow as an upper air storm drops southward from Minneapolis to near Muscle Shoals. Hopefully we can get some beneficial rain in here; the NAM shows 1.15", while the GFS has 0.98".
SPC has a slight severe weather risk over much of Alabama tomorrow. Here are some of the severe weather parameters for tomorrow:
Surface Based CAPE 1128
Lifted Index -2.9
0-3 km Helicity 207
SWEAT Index 241
850 Wind Speed 24 kts
Needless to say, those numbers are not very exciting and I really don't expect a big severe weather issue.
THE WEEKEND: Sure looks like we can completely take out all chance of rain for Saturday as dry air moves into the state. Lots of sunshine both Saturday and Sunday with temperatures peaking in the low 80s. Great weather for the final rounds of the Bruno's Memorial Classic.
NEXT WEEK: A cold front moves through Monday, but the latest GFS is very dry and basically shows no rain with the front. Then, pleasant weather for the middle of next week with sunny days, clear cool nights, and low humidity values. An upper trough will be on the Atlantic seaboard with a northerly flow aloft in place here.
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: Just too early to be specific. Looks like a front tries to drift down to the Alabama/Tennessee border as we begin the weekend, but there is little upper air support. I get the idea the weather will be warm and humid with a few scattered showers and storms, but no wash-out.
AT THE BEACH: You will probably see a few scattered showers and storms on the coast this weekend, but some decent intervals of sunshine as well. Next week the showers become more widely scattered with increasing amounts of sunshine. The sea water temperature is up to 80 degrees now along the Alabama coast.
ADRIAN: Yo... this odd early season Eastern Pacific tropical storm will move into Central America today... winds are 60 mph now, but the main issue will come from flooding. The mountains will tear up the low level circulation; whatever is left will come out into the Caribbean tomorrow. This will not affect the Gulf coast at all, but it will be interesting to watch.
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