Weather – Shoals Insider

Five Year Anniversary of April 27, 2011 Tornadoes

H. Wayne Nix — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 01:02:05 +0000

Large area of pavement scoured from a road in Phil Campbell.

MONTGOMERY – Secretary of State John Merrill issued the following statement on the five year anniversary of the April 27, 2011 tornadoes.

Secretary Merrill represented Tuscaloosa County in the Alabama House of Representatives from 2010 to 2014, and was actually on the House floor presenting a bill as the tornadoes struck Tuscaloosa that afternoon.

“As we reflect on this unwanted and undesired anniversary, we are reminded of the tragic loss of life and property that occurred five years ago today,” Secretary Merrill said. “And yet with all we have lost, we never lost hope or optimism as we helped our friends and neighbors recover and return to some sense of normalcy.”

“Our state continues to serve as a positive example to the southeast and to our nation of the good things that can come from difficult circumstances. I am honored to represent our community and our state as an elected official in the greatest state in the union.”

Weather Alert Cancelled for the Shoals

H. Wayne Nix — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 07:55:57 +0000

The Winter Weather Advisory has been canceled for portions of the area, however remains in effect for Southern Tenn and Northeast Alabama.

US National Weather Service.

Winter Storm Preparation Checklist

H. Wayne Nix — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 05:36:28 +0000

A safety checklist from The National Institute of Fire and Safety Training.

Winter Safety

Stay informed and know the weather approaching so you are prepared for whatever may be coming your way.

Also it’s way too late to try for bread and milk. Probably be over tomorrow, anyway.

Dam Closed Because of Weather

H. Wayne Nix

If your travel plans include crossing Wilson Dam within the next few days, you will need to revise your trip.
Wilson Dam will be closed to vehicular traffic from 2:30 p.m. today (12/30) until 9 a.m. Monday,
Jan. 4. The forecasted low temperatures could cause icing on the bridge.

On this date in 1963

H. Wayne Nix — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 08:38:31 +0000

From Colbert County Tourism,

Fifty two years ago today, the weather forecast called for cold rain, possibly mixed with a little sleet, in north Alabama.

By lunch time, that cold rain, possibly mixed with a little sleet, had turned into snow. By the time 1964 arrived, parts of north Alabama were convered by more than a foot of snow. The surprise snowstorm dumped 15 inches of snow on Muscle Shoals and Russellville. More than 17 inches were recorded in Huntsville.
The New Year’s Eve 1963/New Year’s Day 1964 snowstorm retains the record for most snow ever in a 24-hour period for the Shoals.

Sunset Christmas Eve, Florence, AL.

H. Wayne Nix — Fri, 25 Dec 2015 23:54:10 +0000

Photo by H. Wayne Nix, Creative Commons license.

Severe Storms for Wednesday

H. Wayne Nix — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 20:09:06 +0000

Severe thunderstorms are possible on Wednesday afternoon and evening. The primary threats are damaging winds and large hail with a secondary threat of tornadoes. Daytime highs will be in the low to mid 70s.