Moderate Risk for Significant Rainfall for Southeast Texas and Louisiana

A deepening trough out west and a strong fetch of Gulf moisture will help fire up some big-time rainfall. This isn’t your typical passing shower—we’re talking rain events with over an inch possible in roughly a day’s time for the higher-risk areas. Some locations could see even more if convection ramps up. A significant rainfall … Read more

Birmingham’s Winter Storm Watch, Warning, & Advisory Criteria for Alabama

The National Weather Service has sole responsibility for issuing weather watches and warnings.  When it comes to winter weather, there are numerous advisory types ranging from Wind Chill Advisories to Ice Storm and Blizzard Warnings.  This page is devoted to the four main winter weather products:  Winter Storm Watches, Winter Storm Warnings, Winter Weather Advisories, … Read more