Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. 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