Birmingham, AL

3:06 PM CDT on May 22, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 646 ft
Lon: 86.8° W
Lat: 33.5° 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

Birmingham Weather at a Glance

Updated 3:05 PM CDT
Elevation
636 ft
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Overcast
Overcast
Temperature
84.4 °F
Feels Like 85 °F
Wind(mph)
3.1
Sunrise / Set
5:42 AM
7:46 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Chance of a Thunderstorm 86 °F
Chance of T-storms
20% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Clear 59 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 84 | 59 °F
Clear
Thursday
Clear 88 | 66 °F
Clear
Friday
Clear 90 | 68 °F
Clear
Saturday
Clear 97 | 72 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.91 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 3900 ft
Mostly Cloudy 6000 ft
Overcast 7500 ft
Moisture
Humidity
47%
Rainfall
0.23 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KBHM 221953Z 35007KT 10SM SCT039 BKN060 OVC075 25/16 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP129 T02500156
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Heat Index
85 °F
Dew Point
62 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
3.1 mph from NNW
Wind Gust
4.9 mph
Health
UV
3 out of 16
Pollen
5.40 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Ozone
Good
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 86F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 100F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 72F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 100F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 73F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 91F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly 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. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 70F. 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 111F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F with a heat index of 115F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
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Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KALBIRMI21

Tuesday, 22
Chance of a Thunderstorm
86 | 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 23
Clear
84 | 59 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 24
Clear
88 | 66 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Friday, 25
Clear
90 | 68 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 26
Clear
97 | 72 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Partly Cloudy
100 | 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Partly Cloudy
100 | 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
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 | 70 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Thursday, 31
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Source: BestForecast at 9:09 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 86F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 48 74 | 42 75 | 29 63 | 38
Wind 1 mph NNW 7 mph NNW 6 mph NW 5 mph NNW
Humidity 62% 32% 17% 39%
Chance of Precip. 80% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 51% 35% 0%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:42 AM
7:46 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.18], Average RMSE [1.86]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.41], Average RMSE [1.71] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:09 AM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 41 76 | 31 78 | 35 62 | 29
Wind 2 mph North 4 mph NW 3 mph WNW 4 mph SW
Humidity 45% 19% 20% 28%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 6% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:41 AM
7:46 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.56], Average RMSE [1.98]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.96], Average RMSE [2.27] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:09 AM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the East at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the WNW in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 46 82 | 54 83 | 34 73 | 38
Wind 5 mph SSE 8 mph North 6 mph North 7 mph SE
Humidity 52% 36% 17% 28%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 7% 11% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:41 AM
7:47 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.00], Average RMSE [2.13]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.22], Average RMSE [3.11] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:09 AM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 47 86 | 33 86 | 40 77 | 44
Wind 3 mph South 5 mph SSE 4 mph SSE 6 mph SE
Humidity 47% 14% 19% 28%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
7:48 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.23], Average RMSE [2.92]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.92], Average RMSE [2.92] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:09 AM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 50 90 | 44 90 | 44 74 | 51
Wind 4 mph SE 7 mph ESE 7 mph ESE 6 mph ESE
Humidity 45% 20% 22% 44%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
7:48 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.08], Average RMSE [3.86]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.55], Average RMSE [3.11] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:09 AM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 100F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 72F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 53 89 | 47 93 | 36 79 | 51
Wind 6 mph ESE 8 mph ESE 7 mph ESE 6 mph ESE
Humidity 49% 23% 13% 36%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 3% 6% 61% 37%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
7:48 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.35], Average RMSE [3.22]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.31], Average RMSE [2.82] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:09 AM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 100F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 73F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 56 89 | 59 84 | 54 75 | 56
Wind 6 mph ESE 6 mph ESE 5 mph ESE 5 mph SE
Humidity 53% 35% 33% 49%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 15% 26% 48% 24%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
7:48 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.23], Average RMSE [2.99]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.59], Average RMSE [2.91] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:09 AM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 91F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly 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 75 | 58 88 | 63 84 | 60 74 | 51
Wind 4 mph South 4 mph SW 4 mph West 4 mph SSW
Humidity 56% 41% 41% 45%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 12% 44% 85% 76%
Conditions Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
7:48 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.65], Average RMSE [3.09]
Source: BestForecast at 9:09 AM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly 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 73 | 56 87 | 56 84 | 51 72 | 59
Wind 2 mph SSW 2 mph SW 1 mph WSW 3 mph SSW
Humidity 56% 35% 31% 68%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 64% 58% 57% 57%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
7:48 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.73], Average RMSE [2.65]
Source: BestForecast at 9:09 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 111F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 67 86 | 81 83 | 77 70 | 65
Wind 1 mph South 1 mph North 1 mph South 3 mph South
Humidity 87% 85% 82% 87%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 57% 56% 55% 58%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 AM
7:48 PM
Source: BestForecast at 9:09 AM CDT on May 22, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 90F with a heat index of 115F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 69 85 | 82 84 | 81 71 | 69
Wind 2 mph SSE 1 mph SSE 2 mph South 4 mph South
Humidity 94% 93% 90% 92%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 65% 67% 64% %
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:40 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
OZONE
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 5:42 AM CDT 7:46 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:14 AM CDT 8:14 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 4:40 AM CDT 8:48 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:03 AM CDT 9:24 PM CDT
Moon 6:53 AM CDT 9:23 PM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 14h 59m
Length of Day
14h 03m
Tomorrow will be 1m 12s 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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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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Greg Laswell w/ Elizabeth and the Catapult 8:00 PM CDT 2012-05-22 Clear, 73°F
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Birmingham 77 °F Overcast 2:53 PM CDT
Alabaster 79 °F Mostly Cloudy 2:53 PM CDT
Jasper - Scattered Clouds 2:55 PM CDT
Tuscaloosa 82 °F Partly Cloudy 2:53 PM CDT
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Wind Speed: 7.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 338° (NNW)
Ceiling: 6000 ft

METAR KBHM 221953Z 35007KT 10SM SCT039 BKN060 OVC075 25/16 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP129 T02500156

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Tigers vs. Indians 7:05 PM EDT on May 22, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 63 °F
Royals vs. Yankees 7:05 PM EDT on May 22, 2012 Chance of Rain, 65 °F
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Cartagena vs. Córdoba CF 9:00 PM CEST on May 22, 2012 Scattered Clouds, High 82° F/ 28° C
Villarreal B vs. Girona 9:00 PM CEST on May 22, 2012 Overcast, High 71° F/ 22° C
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Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 79 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 03, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
Event Date Forecast
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 24, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 70 °F
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 25, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 70 °F
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Central Business District, Birmingham, AL 84.4 °F 85 °F 62 °F 47% NNW  at  3.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 636 ft 3:05 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  
Saulter Rd @ Raymond Dr, Birmingham, AL 75.7 °F 77 °F 42 °F 30% SSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 730 ft 3:05 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
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
APRSWXNET Vestavia Hills AL US, Vestavia Hills, AL 77 °F 79 °F 62 °F 60% NNE  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 672 ft 2:42 PM CDT MADIS
Pine Tree Country Club, Birmingham, AL 79.0 °F 80 °F 61 °F 54% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 654 ft 3:05 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Birmingham, AL 78.8 °F 80 °F 64 °F 60% North  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 524 ft 3:05 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Thorn Berry, Birmingham, AL 80.2 °F 82 °F 64 °F 58% WNW  at  4.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 547 ft 3:04 PM CDT Normal
TES Weather, Gardendale, AL 79.3 °F 81 °F 64 °F 60% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 682 ft 3:05 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Sunny Meadows, Birmingham, AL 82.3 °F 80 °F 25 °F 12% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 561 ft 2:36 PM CDT Normal  
Old House on Forest, Hueytown, AL 77.2 °F 79 °F 67 °F 71% NNW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 551 ft 3:05 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Riverchase, Hoover, AL 79.2 °F 81 °F 64 °F 59% SE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 480 ft 3:05 PM CDT Normal  
Russet Woods/SouthWood, Hoover, AL 79.7 °F 81 °F 65 °F 60% SW  at  2.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 676 ft 3:05 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Cahaba Hills, Leeds, AL 76.4 °F 78 °F 66 °F 69% NW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 705 ft 3:05 PM CDT Rapid Fire
alabama, Bessemer, AL 78.9 °F 81 °F 65 °F 63% WNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 525 ft 3:05 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Cameron Cove, Leeds, AL 77.2 °F 79 °F 62 °F 59% NE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 743 ft 3:05 PM CDT Rapid Fire
Hwy43 Forest Parks, Sterrett, AL 76.5 °F 78 °F 62 °F 62% NW  at  3.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 650 ft 3:05 PM CDT Rapid Fire
APRSWXNET Helena AL , Helena, AL 79 °F 81 °F 64 °F 60% NNW  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 449 ft 2:45 PM CDT MADIS
Deer Springs, Pelham, AL 78.7 °F 81 °F 66 °F 66% SW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 426 ft 3:05 PM CDT Normal
APRSWXNET Brandywine, Helena, AL 79.5 °F 81 °F 62 °F 56% SE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 484 ft 3:05 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Bentwood, Bessemer, AL 79.2 °F 81 °F 64 °F 59% West  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 528 ft 3:05 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Kingwood, Alabaster, AL 80.7 °F 83 °F 65 °F 59% SE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 426 ft 3:01 PM CDT Normal
Rocky Ridge, Helena, AL 82.2 °F 85 °F 67 °F 60% NW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 479 ft 3:05 PM CDT Normal  
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  
APRSWXNET Moody AL , Moody, AL 76 °F 78 °F 62 °F 61% North  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 695 ft 2:47 PM CDT MADIS
Moore Field, Moody, AL 75.8 °F 78 °F 64 °F 67% NNE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 728 ft 3:05 PM CDT Normal  
McCalla, Judson Valley, McCalla, AL 81.1 °F 83 °F 64 °F 56% SW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 521 ft 3:05 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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