Alton, AL

2:32 PM CDT on May 22, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 764 ft
Lon: 86.6° W
Lat: 33.6° N
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Active Advisory: Air Quality Alert (US Severe Weather) Active Notice: Local Storm Report,  Public Information Statement Ozone Action Day (Air Quality Forecast)
Tropical Weather: Post-Tropical Cyclone Alberto (North Atlantic) Tropical Storm Bud (East Pacific) Tropical Storm Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Jessica Parker
Weather Underground Forecast for Tuesday, May 22, 2012.

Tropical Storm Alberto is expected to weaken to tropical depression strength on Tuesday as it accelerates northeastward through the western Atlantic Ocean. This system is expected to continue on a northeastward track through Wednesday and dissipate by Thursday. For more information on Tropical Storm Alberto and other tropical activity, please visit http://www.wunderground.com/tropical.

Meanwhile, a cold front pushing across the Eastern Valleys will reach the Eastern Seaboard with more unsettled weather activity. The front will stir up scattered showers and thunderstorms from portions of the Lower Great Lakes and Northeast southward into the Southeast and Central Gulf Coast states through the day. Areas along the Gulf Coast and across much of Florida and Texas will remain hot on Tuesday as daytime highs reach into the upper 80s and 90s.

To the west of this activity, a cold front will cross the Northwest, bringing rain showers with afternoon and evening thunderstorms to parts of the Northern Intermountain West and Northern Rockies. This frontal system will merge with another disturbance dropping out of southern Canada as it progresses eastward. Expect thunderstorm activity to spread into the Northern Plains ahead of this system. Storms in this region may turn severe with very large hail and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, a stronger front from the Pacific will reach the Pacific Northwest with a cooler airmass and precipitation.

Elsewhere in the West, temperatures across the Desert Southwest will climb into the 100 to near 110 degree range on Tuesday.
Weather Underground Forecast for Tuesday, May 22, 2012.

Tropical Storm Alberto is expected to weaken to tropical depression strength on Tuesday as it accelerates northeastward through the western Atlantic Ocean. This system is expected to continue on a northeastward track through Wednesday and dissipate by Thursday. For more information on Tropical Storm Alberto and other tropical activity, please visit http://www.wunderground.com/tropical.

Meanwhile, a cold front pushing across the Eastern Valleys will reach the Eastern Seaboard with more unsettled weather activity. The front will stir up scattered showers and thunderstorms from portions of the Lower Great Lakes and Northeast southward into the Southeast and Central Gulf Coast states through the day. Areas along the Gulf Coast and across much of Florida and Texas will remain hot on Tuesday as daytime highs reach into the upper 80s and 90s.

To the west of this activity, a cold front will cross the Northwest, bringing rain showers with afternoon and evening thunderstorms to parts of the Northern Intermountain West and Northern Rockies. This frontal system will merge with another disturbance dropping out of southern Canada as it progresses eastward. Expect thunderstorm activity to spread into the Northern Plains ahead of this system. Storms in this region may turn severe with very large hail and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, a stronger front from the Pacific will reach the Pacific Northwest with a cooler airmass and precipitation.

Elsewhere in the West, temperatures across the Desert Southwest will climb into the 100 to near 110 degree range on Tuesday.
Weather Underground Broadcast Network

Alton Weather at a Glance

Updated 2:15 PM CDT
Weather Station
Gadsden (KGAD)
Elevation
568 ft
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Now
Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds
Temperature
75 °F
Feels Like 75 °F
Wind(mph)
6
Sunrise / Set
5:41 AM
7:45 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Chance of a Thunderstorm 81 °F
Chance of T-storms
20% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Clear 54 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 82 | 55 °F
Clear
Thursday
Clear 88 | 61 °F
Clear
Friday
Clear 93 | 64 °F
Clear
Saturday
Clear 93 | 66 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.92 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Few 3900 ft
Scattered Clouds 6000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
61%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KGAD 221915Z 28005KT 10SM FEW039 SCT060 24/16 A2992 RMK AO1
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
75 °F
Dew Point
61 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
6 mph from West
Wind Gust
Health
UV
9 out of 16
Pollen
5.40 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
PM2.5
Good
Flu Activity
Local Activity
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 81F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the South after midnight.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 95F with a heat index of 100F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 91F with a heat index of 97F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F with a heat index of 95F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F with a heat index of 108F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F with a heat index of 108F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
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Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KGAD

Tuesday, 22
Chance of a Thunderstorm
81 | 54 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 23
Clear
82 | 55 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 24
Clear
88 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Friday, 25
Clear
93 | 64 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 26
Clear
93 | 66 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
95 | 68 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
91 | 70 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Chance of a Thunderstorm
91 | 70 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Wednesday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
90 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Thursday, 31
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Source: BestForecast at 8:45 AM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 81F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 54F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 57 | 55 73 | 62 74 | 57 61 | 57
Wind 1 mph WNW 7 mph NW 5 mph NNW 3 mph North
Humidity 95% 69% 57% 90%
Chance of Precip. 80% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 39% 27% 21% 9%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:41 AM
7:45 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.66], Average RMSE [1.05]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.49], Average RMSE [1.43] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:45 AM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 57 76 | 54 76 | 60 62 | 58
Wind 2 mph North 3 mph NW 3 mph West 2 mph SSW
Humidity 91% 46% 54% 90%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 2% 7% 4% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
7:46 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.81], Average RMSE [1.55]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.22], Average RMSE [1.44] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:45 AM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the South after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 58 82 | 56 81 | 63 66 | 61
Wind 3 mph SSE 7 mph North 6 mph South 7 mph SSE
Humidity 90% 41% 54% 82%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 85% 7% 6% 8%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
7:46 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.43], Average RMSE [1.74]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.70], Average RMSE [2.82] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:45 AM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 62 88 | 63 86 | 63 68 | 64
Wind 4 mph South 5 mph SSE 5 mph SE 5 mph SE
Humidity 88% 44% 48% 88%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 5% 3% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
7:47 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.47], Average RMSE [1.75]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.45], Average RMSE [2.34] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:45 AM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 93F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 63 88 | 68 88 | 69 71 | 66
Wind 3 mph SE 6 mph ESE 7 mph ESE 5 mph SE
Humidity 90% 51% 53% 86%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 6% 4% 5% 3%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
7:48 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.76], Average RMSE [1.49]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.98], Average RMSE [2.50] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:45 AM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 95F with a heat index of 100F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 67 84 | 67 87 | 68 71 | 66
Wind 5 mph ESE 9 mph ESE 8 mph ESE 5 mph ESE
Humidity 88% 57% 52% 84%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 5% 1% 25% 5%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
7:48 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.13], Average RMSE [2.46]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.04], Average RMSE [2.45] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:45 AM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 91F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 69 83 | 66 85 | 70 72 | 68
Wind 5 mph ESE 6 mph ESE 5 mph ESE 5 mph SSE
Humidity 89% 56% 62% 86%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 22% 33% 22% 11%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
7:48 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.42], Average RMSE [3.17]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.36], Average RMSE [2.51] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 8:45 AM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 91F with a heat index of 97F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 71 88 | 72 82 | 69 72 | 72
Wind 4 mph South 5 mph SW 5 mph WSW 3 mph SSW
Humidity 91% 58% 66% 99%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 16% 55% 93% 76%
Conditions Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
7:48 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.94], Average RMSE [3.10]
Source: BestForecast at 8:45 AM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F with a heat index of 95F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 73 87 | 71 83 | 65 70 | 63
Wind 1 mph SSW 3 mph WSW 1 mph WSW 3 mph SSW
Humidity 100% 57% 53% 79%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 75% 65% 59% 34%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
7:48 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.33], Average RMSE [3.36]
Source: BestForecast at 8:45 AM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 88F with a heat index of 108F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 67 86 | 80 79 | 72 68 | 64
Wind 1 mph South 2 mph South 2 mph South 3 mph SSE
Humidity 85% 83% 79% 85%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 52% 50% 50% 55%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
7:48 PM
Source: BestForecast at 8:45 AM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F with a heat index of 108F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 69 84 | 82 79 | 75 68 | 66
Wind 2 mph SSE 2 mph South 2 mph South 3 mph South
Humidity 92% 91% 89% 91%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 64% 68% 67% %
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:39 AM
7:48 PM
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History & Almanac
May 22, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KBHM) 82 °F 60 °F
Record (KBHM) 96 °F (1962) 42 °F (1993)
Yesterday 83 °F 65 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 9
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Air Quality
  Air Quality AQ Index Pollutant
Yesterday Good
OZONE
Yesterday Good
PM10
Current Good
PM2.5
Tuesday Moderate
PM2.5
Tuesday Good
OZONE
Wednesday Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
OZONE
Wednesday Good
PM2.5
Astronomy
May. 22, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:41 AM CDT 7:45 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:13 AM CDT 8:13 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:39 AM CDT 8:47 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:02 AM CDT 9:24 PM CDT
Moon 6:52 AM CDT 9:22 PM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 00m
Length of Day
14h 04m
Tomorrow will be 1m 13s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 3% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Crescent
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
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Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
88 °F
Mobile
87 °F
Florala
87 °F
Dothan
87 °F
Fort Rucker / Ozark
87 °F
Andalusia
57 °F
Haleyville
60 °F
Birmingham
60 °F
Alabaster
60 °F
Gadsden
60 °F
Huntsville Madison
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Aviation
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Birmingham 78 °F Partly Cloudy 1:53 PM CDT
Alabaster 77 °F Scattered Clouds 1:53 PM CDT
Gadsden 75 °F Scattered Clouds 2:15 PM CDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KGAD)
Wind Speed: 5.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 280° (West)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KGAD 221915Z 28005KT 10SM FEW039 SCT060 24/16 A2992 RMK AO1

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Tigers vs. Indians 7:05 PM EDT on May 22, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 63 °F
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Event Date Forecast
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Pine Tree Country Club, Birmingham, AL 80.6 °F 81 °F 60 °F 49% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 654 ft 2:32 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Cahaba Hills, Leeds, AL 75.5 °F 78 °F 62 °F 62% NNE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 705 ft 2:32 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Cameron Cove, Leeds, AL 76.5 °F 78 °F 62 °F 62% NW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 743 ft 2:32 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Crestwood South, Birmingham, AL 76.5 °F 78 °F 68 °F 76% North  at  0.0 mph - / hr 1079 ft 2:25 PM CDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Moody AL , Moody, AL 76 °F 78 °F 63 °F 64% NNE  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 695 ft 2:02 PM CDT MADIS
Moore Field, Moody, AL 76.0 °F 78 °F 65 °F 68% NNW  at  5.0 mph 0.01 in / hr 728 ft 2:30 PM CDT Normal  
Lewis house on the ridge, Margaret, AL 76.7 °F 78 °F 66 °F 69% NW  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 825 ft 2:32 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Central Business District, Birmingham, AL 83.7 °F 85 °F 63 °F 50% South  at  1.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 636 ft 2:32 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Birmingham, AL 78.1 °F 80 °F 64 °F 61% NNW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 524 ft 2:32 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
TES Weather, Gardendale, AL 78.8 °F 81 °F 66 °F 64% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 682 ft 2:32 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Saulter Rd @ Raymond Dr, Birmingham, AL 75.9 °F 77 °F 41 °F 29% South  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 730 ft 2:32 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Vestavia Hills AL US, Vestavia Hills, AL 77 °F 79 °F 61 °F 57% NNE  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 672 ft 2:01 PM CDT MADIS
Simmons Mt., Springville, AL 73.0 °F 75 °F 64 °F 72% WSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1124 ft 2:32 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Thorn Berry, Birmingham, AL 81.1 °F 83 °F 65 °F 56% NW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 547 ft 2:28 PM CDT Normal
APRSWXNET Forestdale AL , Birmingham, AL 74 °F 76 °F 64 °F 71% North  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 620 ft 12:31 PM CDT MADIS
Sunny Meadows, Birmingham, AL 81.2 °F 79 °F 24 °F 12% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 561 ft 2:21 PM CDT Normal  
Hwy43 Forest Parks, Sterrett, AL 77.8 °F 80 °F 63 °F 61% NW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 650 ft 2:32 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Doss Ferry/NJMS, Kimberly, AL 73.8 °F 75 °F 65 °F 74% WSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 454 ft 12:21 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Sgt's Ridge near SHS, Remlap, AL 72.6 °F 74 °F 65 °F 76% NNE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 901 ft 2:30 PM CDT Normal  
Riverchase, Hoover, AL 79.2 °F 81 °F 63 °F 58% SSE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 480 ft 2:26 PM CDT Normal  
Birmingham Sailing Club, Vincent, AL 77.7 °F 79 °F 63 °F 61% NNE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 2:30 PM CDT Normal
Russet Woods/SouthWood, Hoover, AL 79.9 °F 81 °F 64 °F 58% WNW  at  1.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 676 ft 2:32 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Deer Springs, Pelham, AL 79.3 °F 82 °F 69 °F 71% NNE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 426 ft 2:30 PM CDT Normal
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Air Quality Alert
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 2:13 PM CDT on May 22, 2012

... Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for
Jefferson and Shelby counties...

The Alabama department of environmental management (adem) has issued
a code Orange air quality alert for Jefferson and Shelby counties
for Wednesday... may 23 2012.

Under code Orange conditions... ground level ozone concentrations are
expected to reach levels that are unhealthy for sensitive
groups. Children and people with asthma... are individuals most at
risk under these expected conditions.

Adem recommends the following actions during an ozone alert day...

Conserve electricity and set your air conditioner at a higher
temperature.

Limit driving and combine errands.

Use the bus or carpool to work.

Avoid use of gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment.

Refuel cars and trucks after 6 PM.

Limit engine idling.

Use household... workshop... and garden chemicals in ways that keep
evaporation to a minimum... or try to avoid using them when poor air
quality is forecast.

If breathing becomes difficult... move indoors.





Local Storm Report
Mobile & Email Alerts


05/22/2012 1230 am

4 miles NE of Little Shoal, Jefferson County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by public.


            Numerous trees and power lines down along the
            Walker/Jefferson County line.




05/22/2012 0100 am

3 miles NW of Hueytown, Jefferson County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by public.


            Trees reported down in Concord.




05/22/2012 0102 am

6 miles NNW of Bessemer, Jefferson County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by broadcast media.


            At Hueytown Rd and south parkell Ave. Trees down along
            with power lines.




05/22/2012 0110 am

Bessemer, Jefferson County.

Thunderstorm wind gust e50.00 mph, reported by amateur radio.


            Also pea size hail.





05/22/2012 1240 am

Oak Grove, Jefferson County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by broadcast media.


            Also several tree limbs of unknown size down.




05/22/2012 0100 am

3 miles NW of Hueytown, Jefferson County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by public.





05/22/2012 0100 am

3 miles NW of Hueytown, Jefferson County.

Thunderstorm wind gust e60.00 mph, reported by public.





05/22/2012 0100 am

5 miles NNW of Bessemer, Jefferson County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by broadcast media.


            Tree down in Hueytown on Walker Avenue.




05/22/2012 0110 am

Bessemer, Jefferson County.

Thunderstorm wind gust e50 mph, reported by amateur radio.


            Also pea size hail.





05/22/2012 1230 am

4 miles NE of Little Shoal, Jefferson County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by public.


            Numerous trees and power lines down along the
            Walker/Jefferson County line.





05/22/2012 0102 am

6 miles NNW of Bessemer, Jefferson County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by broadcast media.


            At Hueytown Rd and south parkell Ave. Trees down along
            with power lines.





05/22/2012 1240 am

Oak Grove, Jefferson County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by broadcast media.


            Also several tree limbs of unknown size down.





05/22/2012 0100 am

3 miles NW of Hueytown, Jefferson County.

Thunderstorm wind gust e60 mph, reported by public.






05/22/2012 0100 am

3 miles NW of Hueytown, Jefferson County.

Hail e1.00 inch, reported by public.






05/22/2012 0100 am

3 miles NW of Hueytown, Jefferson County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by public.


            Trees reported down in Concord.





05/22/2012 0100 am

5 miles NNW of Bessemer, Jefferson County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by broadcast media.


            Tree down in Hueytown on Walker Avenue.



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Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 11:45 am CDT on May 22, 2012

... Significant changes to NOAA Weather Radio...

In order to better serve the citizens of central Alabama... the
National Weather Service in Birmingham... in coordination with
surrounding NWS offices... has made significant changes to NOAA
Weather Radio transmitter coverage areas on an experimental basis.
While some of these changes were made previously on an emergency
basis thanks to listener feedback... all the changes outlined below
will be complete and go into effect at midnight on Wednesday,
may 30th.


The following additions have already been made to the transmitters
listed below.


Transmitter counties added
------------- ----------------
Anniston (mt cheaha) Coosa, Jefferson, Shelby
Birmingham Tuscaloosa
Demopolis Clarke, Wilcox
Montgomery Butler, Crenshaw, Pike, Tallapoosa
Oneonta Cullman, Jefferson, Walker
Selma Bibb, Butler, Wilcox
Texasville Crenshaw, Russell
Tuscaloosa jefferson; Noxubee (ms)
Winfield Pickens


The following removals will take place on may 30th. If there is a
threat of severe weather... it will be postponed until the next good
weather day.


Transmitter counties removed
------------- ------------------
Anniston (mt cheaha) Haralson, heard (ga)
Texasville Clay, early, Randolph, Stewart (ga)


The following changes to other transmitters involving central
Alabama counties is set to take place on June 1st.


Transmitter counties added
------------- ----------------
Cullman Walker, Winston


While the actual coverage area or footprint of each of these
transmitters has not changed... the additional counties warned on
these transmitters are designed to provide better service to
listeners at the outer edges of the coverage area of each
transmitter. By providing warnings for counties typically upstream
from or adjacent to those locations... we will be providing more
advanced notice of impending weather hazards... which will allow more
time for listeners to seek shelter. Using the resources on our
webpage... we encourage all NOAA Weather Radio listeners to ensure
their receivers are programmed properly to provide the best service
possible.

Another important change to NOAA Weather Radio across central
Alabama will be the addition of a second weekly weather radio test.
Previously... weekly tests were only held on wednesdays... but now the
National Weather Service in Birmingham will be doing a second test
on saturdays. The addition of Saturday tests is to ensure that more
listeners are able to confirm the operational status of their
weather radios. If your weather radio receives the weekly tests then
it is still working properly. However... if you do not receive the
test then there is likely a problem with the radio... which means you
may not receive critical watch and warning information for your
area. All tests will be done between the hours of 10 am and noon. If
bad weather is occurring or expected to occur... then the test will
be postponed until the next good weather day.

You may visit our NOAA Weather Radio webpage at:

Www.Srh.NOAA.Gov/bmx/?N=nwr_overview

We would like to thank the Huntsville... Peachtree City and
Tallahassee NWS offices for collaboration and assistance in helping
US improve our NWR services.

If you have questions regarding these changes or would like
additional information... please contact John de block... warning
coordination meteorologist... at 205-664-3010 ext 223.


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