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Bill Murray is the President of The Weather Factory. He is the site's official weather historian and a weekend forecaster. He also anchors the site's severe weather coverage. Bill Murray is the proud holder of National Weather Association Digital Seal #0001 @wxhistorian

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Severe Weather Threat for Central Alabama Removed for Tonight; Isolated Severe Storm Possible Tomorrow

Severe Weather Threat for Central Alabama Removed for Tonight; Isolated Severe Storm Possible Tomorrow

| May 13, 2024 @ 3:01 pm

A few showers will pass through North and Central Alabama overnight, but they will not be severe. There is a small chance of an isolated severe thunderstorm during the day tomorrow, but the chance has lessened.

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Alabama Weather Update at 9:30 a.m.

Alabama Weather Update at 9:30 a.m.

| May 13, 2024 @ 9:37 am

Strong thunderstorms will be limited to South Alabama through early afternoon. Another batch will move in late tonight and storms could be severe south of a line from Tuscaloosa to Clanton to Auburn. And scattered storms will form areawide on Tuesday. Some of the storms tomorrow could be severe, but coverage will be limited.

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A Late Sunday Evening Look at the Potential for Severe Weather Over the Next Two Days

A Late Sunday Evening Look at the Potential for Severe Weather Over the Next Two Days

| May 12, 2024 @ 9:44 pm

Severe is possible tomorrow and Tuesday across parts of Alabama. Here are the latest thoughts on how the event will unfold.

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Excessive Rainfall Threat Monday and Tuesday

Excessive Rainfall Threat Monday and Tuesday

| May 12, 2024 @ 2:48 pm

Rainfall amounts could exceed 5 inches over southwestern Alabama between now and noon Tuesday.

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Mother’s Day Brunch Update:  11:45 a.m.

Mother’s Day Brunch Update: 11:45 a.m.

| May 12, 2024 @ 11:49 am

Some showers are occurring across South Central Alabama late this morning. The weather over Alabama will be unsettled into midweek.

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Happy Mother’s Day!  Rain Returns to Alabama Tonight

Happy Mother’s Day! Rain Returns to Alabama Tonight

| May 12, 2024 @ 7:00 am

Mothers’ Day 2024 will feature more clouds than sun, but the rain should hold off until after dark, which is great news for all the activities of the day, including the Regions Tradition at Greystone.

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Saturday Weather Briefing and Video:  A Beautiful Day Today

Saturday Weather Briefing and Video: A Beautiful Day Today

| May 11, 2024 @ 7:00 am

??? Good morning, everyone! It is my pleasure to sit in for Scott on this beautiful Saturday morning. I get to deliver the forecast two days in a row. The forecast will be very interesting, as always. There is lots to talk about, so let’s get going. DID YOU SEE THE AURORA? Everyone was going […]

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Live Blog:  Severe Weather in Alabama:  What to Expect Overnight

Live Blog: Severe Weather in Alabama: What to Expect Overnight

| May 9, 2024 @ 7:03 pm

Storms tonight will be capable of large hail and damaging winds, as well as deadly lightning and heavy rain. A couple of tornadoes are not out of the question as well.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Pickens and Lamar

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Pickens and Lamar

| May 9, 2024 @ 6:26 pm

At 614 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Columbus, moving east at 30 mph.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Shelby County Until 630pm

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Shelby County Until 630pm

| May 9, 2024 @ 5:42 pm

Dangerous storm in Shelby County east of I-65. The core is over Columbiana.

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Hot off the Press: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Til 11 pm

Hot off the Press: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Til 11 pm

| May 9, 2024 @ 5:04 pm

Damaging winds and large hail are the main threat, but a tornado or two can’t be ruled out.

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Severe Weather Watch Coming Soon

Severe Weather Watch Coming Soon

| May 9, 2024 @ 5:01 pm

A new severe thunderstorm watch is coming soon for much of Alabama.

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Strong Storm Develops over SW Jefferson County

Strong Storm Develops over SW Jefferson County

| May 9, 2024 @ 4:49 pm

Lots of lightning and very close to being severe. Tons of instability and plenty of bulk shear, so it could go severe. No chance of a tornado though.

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Live Blog: The Latest on Alabama’s Weather

Live Blog: The Latest on Alabama’s Weather

| May 9, 2024 @ 8:08 am

A line of storm is triggering severe thunderstorm warnings over Central Alabama.

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