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Above Normal Temperatures, Strong Thunderstorms, Tropical Development Being Monitored

Well above normal temperatures are forecast to shift from the northern Plains through the Northeast U.S. over the long holiday weekend. A few strong to severe thunderstorm will be possible as well along with a potential for excessive rainfall. A tropical or subtropical depression could form off the Southeast U.S. coast over the weekend while drifting northward to northeastward. Read More >

Tropical Storm/Depression Ivan - Recap

Visible satellite imagery shows Hurricane Ivan bearing down on the Gulf Coast at 5pm Wednesday (click to enlarge the image in a new window).
Ivan's track through Alabama and the southern Appalachians. Click to see a larger image along with more information on the storm.
Stage IV radar and rain gauge Rainfall Analysis from the Ivan event. Click the graphic to enlarge the image and for more information (will open in its own window).
Mobile, Alabama's radar shows the eye of Hurricane Ivan just miles away from making landfall in Baldwin County. Click the image to see a few radar images from the event.
 

24-Hour Rainfall Totals
(as of 9/17)

Precipitation Report
(as of 3am 9/17; contains automated 6 and 24-hourly rainfall totals)

Local Storm Report Summary
(as of 9/17)

Wind Gust Reports from Automated Observation Sites