The Waco Tornado

On this date, one of the deadliest tornadoes in the history of Texas struck Waco in the late afternoon. The U.S

Clouds Streaming In

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Wet Weather Ahead for Us

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Alberto?

A low pressure system over the far eastern Atlantic is showing signs of developing subtropical or perhaps even tropical characteristics and the NHC says there is about a 40% chance it could get a name. If it does, it will be Alberto

Storms Increasing to the West

A weak surface low is getting its act together this afternoon over eastern Louisiana just to the west of Vicksburg.

Storms Approaching Alabama Border

Storms are approaching the western border of Alabama at this hour. They are less than an hour from Sumter, Pickens, Lamar and western Marion Counties

Storms Arriving in Tuscaloosa

Rain and thunderstorms continue to overspread West Central Alabama at this hour.

Note From the SPC for South Alabama

The SPC reports that storms along the warm front over South Alabama may be severe over the next few hours, but they do not expect to have to issue a watch. This warm front will move north overnight and Sunday morning, probably making it a line from Jasper to Birmingham to Alex City by late on Sunday

Waterspout Moves Onshore at Johnson’s Beach

DAMAGE REPORT – 8:37: From the NWS Mobile: 12 WSW Pensacola [Escambia Co, FL] law enforcement reports TORNADO at 08:11 PM CDT — unconfirmed tornado damage reported 3252 fenceline rd.pensacola. damage to home…fence…and boat ramp. LATE REPORT – 7:53: From the NWS Mobile: Escambia EMA says the tornado lifted briefly, but has touched back down near the Navy base/Gulf Beach Rd.

Heavy Rain Situation Setting Up

A heavy rain situation is developing over Central Alabama this evening.

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