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Projected movement of wildfire smoke over the next 48 hours (HRRR)

Projected movement of wildfire smoke over the next 48 hours (HRRR)

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From Leland Randleman “I saw this large shark swimming through the water at Seaside at 11:26 a.m. An officer came by and said the shark we filmed was at least 15 feet long. They have been following it up and down the beach.” Before you comment, we know “sharks live in the ocean” and “it is their home”. After multiple shark attacks there is heightened interest and I am simply passing along videos and photos without comment. One teenager from Mountain Brook is in critical condition; please consider holding off the snarky comments. Thank you.

From Leland Randleman “I saw this large shark swimming through the water at Seaside at 11:26 a.m. An officer came by and said the shark we filmed was at least 15 feet long. They have been following it up and down the beach.” Before you comment, we know “sharks live in the ocean” and “it is their home”. After multiple shark attacks there is heightened interest and I am simply passing along videos and photos without comment. One teenager from Mountain Brook is in critical condition; please consider holding off the snarky comments. Thank you.

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From Abby Warren “This is in Greenville SC. Our neighbors the Cribbs caught footage of their whole tree line falling.”

From Abby Warren “This is in Greenville SC. Our neighbors the Cribbs caught footage of their whole tree line falling.”

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From LeeAnna “James we are on I-20 in Conyers, GA. BioLabs is on fire right now.”

From LeeAnna “James we are on I-20 in Conyers, GA. BioLabs is on fire right now.”

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TRAFFIC: This is along I-20 westbound in Tuscaloosa at the Skyland Blvd exit… both drivers survived. Video from Andrew Ashcraft

TRAFFIC: This is along I-20 westbound in Tuscaloosa at the Skyland Blvd exit… both drivers survived. Video from Andrew Ashcraft

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Gustnado in Trussville earlier when the storm passed through. A gustnado (a blend of the words “gust front” and “tornado”) is a brief, shallow, surface-based whirlwind that forms along the leading edge of a thunderstorm. They are not associated with storm scale rotation, and are classified as thunderstorm wind events. Video from Kayden Russell

Gustnado in Trussville earlier when the storm passed through. A gustnado (a blend of the words “gust front” and “tornado”) is a brief, shallow, surface-based whirlwind that forms along the leading edge of a thunderstorm. They are not associated with storm scale rotation, and are classified as thunderstorm wind events. Video from Kayden Russell

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Rain at the Morgan Wallen concert this evening in Tuscaloosa… video from Erik Velazquez

Rain at the Morgan Wallen concert this evening in Tuscaloosa… video from Erik Velazquez

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Check this out… Winter conditions at West Thumb Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park today. Video from Marc Courville

Check this out… Winter conditions at West Thumb Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park today. Video from Marc Courville

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Hunter Johnson So how did I receive over 100 videos like this from Alabama tonight? And have you seen the destruction in Mississippi? There is a great big world out there beyond your back yard. This isn’t a good look for you or Townsquare

Hunter Johnson So how did I receive over 100 videos like this from Alabama tonight? And have you seen the destruction in Mississippi? There is a great big world out there beyond your back yard. This isn’t a good look for you or Townsquare

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A broad tropical low will move slowly westward across the northern Gulf in coming days. Periods of rain are likely along the coast from Gulf Shores to Panama City Beach, but no day will be a wash-out…

A broad tropical low will move slowly westward across the northern Gulf in coming days. Periods of rain are likely along the coast from Gulf Shores to Panama City Beach, but no day will be a wash-out…

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Security camera video inside Amory High School (MS) last night… Video from Sam Strickland

Security camera video inside Amory High School (MS) last night… Video from Sam Strickland

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Hillsboro this afternoon (Lawrence County)…video from Joshua Cofield

Hillsboro this afternoon (Lawrence County)…video from Joshua Cofield

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This happened along US 321 just east of Gatlinburg near Food City earlier today… Video from Chrissie McCormick

This happened along US 321 just east of Gatlinburg near Food City earlier today… Video from Chrissie McCormick

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From Anna Donner “My parents house in Gordo. In the video you’ll see the safe room was the only room intact. They are lucky to be alive, God was with them.”

From Anna Donner “My parents house in Gordo. In the video you’ll see the safe room was the only room intact. They are lucky to be alive, God was with them.”

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Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn during the big downpour earlier this afternoon. Rain is almost over, and the weather should be dry for tonight’s Argentina/Iceland soccer match at Jordan-Hare. Video from Lilly Thompson

Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn during the big downpour earlier this afternoon. Rain is almost over, and the weather should be dry for tonight’s Argentina/Iceland soccer match at Jordan-Hare. Video from Lilly Thompson

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How often do you see this in Pensacola? Video from Elizabeth Williams

How often do you see this in Pensacola? Video from Elizabeth Williams

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Once inland later this week, Helene will be pulled the northwest, rotating around an upper low over Arkansas. This is known as the "Fujiwhara effect", which is pretty unusual at this latitude. The tropical system and the upper low will basically rotate around each other.

Once inland later this week, Helene will be pulled the northwest, rotating around an upper low over Arkansas. This is known as the "Fujiwhara effect", which is pretty unusual at this latitude. The tropical system and the upper low will basically rotate around each other.

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Creepy (but harmless) scud cloud at Truist Park/Atlanta this evening… video from @constable_hill

Creepy (but harmless) scud cloud at Truist Park/Atlanta this evening… video from @constable_hill

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Tornado in Geneva County. From Trent Tatum “Intersection of Highway 52 and Highway 27. My brother in law Greg Adams took the video.”

Tornado in Geneva County. From Trent Tatum “Intersection of Highway 52 and Highway 27. My brother in law Greg Adams took the video.”

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The sun is setting over Hurricane Melissa with winds of 175 mph. It turns north and moves over Jamaica tomorrow. Catastrophic, life-threatening flash flooding and numerous landslides are expected through tomorrow. The eyewall’s destructive winds may cause total structural failure, particularly in higher elevations, leading to widespread infrastructural damage, prolonged power and communication outages, and isolated communities.

The sun is setting over Hurricane Melissa with winds of 175 mph. It turns north and moves over Jamaica tomorrow. Catastrophic, life-threatening flash flooding and numerous landslides are expected through tomorrow. The eyewall’s destructive winds may cause total structural failure, particularly in higher elevations, leading to widespread infrastructural damage, prolonged power and communication outages, and isolated communities.

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Another look at the big fire in Panama City Beach this morning… Video from Kay Shope… she says “My friend was leaving for work and saw the smoke beginning to come out the eaves. She called 911 just as the flames started. It is pretty much out now.”
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Another look at the big fire in Panama City Beach this morning… Video from Kay Shope… she says “My friend was leaving for work and saw the smoke beginning to come out the eaves. She called 911 just as the flames started. It is pretty much out now.”

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Spotted today along near I-110 and the Blake Doyle Skatepark in Pensacola…
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Spotted today along near I-110 and the Blake Doyle Skatepark in Pensacola…

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Waterspout moving onshore this morning at Panama City Beach… video from Jarred Jordan
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Waterspout moving onshore this morning at Panama City Beach… video from Jarred Jordan

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Wet microburst this afternoon near Ashford/Houston County… video from Damon Love
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Wet microburst this afternoon near Ashford/Houston County… video from Damon Love

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226,294 views • 13 days ago

Panama City Beach yesterday. Before you comment, please understand they we know… *Sharks live in the Gulf of Mexico *It is their home Thank you. Video from Rosa Utrilla
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Panama City Beach yesterday. Before you comment, please understand they we know… *Sharks live in the Gulf of Mexico *It is their home Thank you. Video from Rosa Utrilla

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2,067,557 views • 2 years ago

Summer snow! Togwotee Pass near Jackson Hole Wyoming today… Video from Hayley DeGraaff
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Summer snow! Togwotee Pass near Jackson Hole Wyoming today… Video from Hayley DeGraaff

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183,965 views • 2 months ago

Long Island… time lapse from Chris Carter
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Long Island… time lapse from Chris Carter

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452,282 views • 6 months ago

I-95 at Fort Pierce earlier today… video from John Huffmaster
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I-95 at Fort Pierce earlier today… video from John Huffmaster

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1,412,322 views • 1 year ago

Keith Urban at Buc-ees in Athens tonight before his concert… video from Eric Thompson
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Keith Urban at Buc-ees in Athens tonight before his concert… video from Eric Thompson

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1,390,190 views • 2 years ago

Another look at the waterspout coming onshore this morning at Panama City Beach… video from Matt Jones
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Another look at the waterspout coming onshore this morning at Panama City Beach… video from Matt Jones

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116,677 views • 2 months ago

DUST IN THE WIND: Right now, a massive plume of dry, dusty air is traveling thousands of miles from the Sahara Desert across the Atlantic…. the Saharan Air Layer (SAL). Some of the dust reaches the Gulf Coast region from Florida to Texas. The dust scatters sunlight, creating vibrant orange and red skies and colorful sunsets. The SAL’s dry air and strong winds actually help suppress tropical storms and hurricanes. And, when the dust finally settles, it can deliver vital nutrients to the Amazon rainforest and Caribbean coral reefs.
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DUST IN THE WIND: Right now, a massive plume of dry, dusty air is traveling thousands of miles from the Sahara Desert across the Atlantic…. the Saharan Air Layer (SAL). Some of the dust reaches the Gulf Coast region from Florida to Texas. The dust scatters sunlight, creating vibrant orange and red skies and colorful sunsets. The SAL’s dry air and strong winds actually help suppress tropical storms and hurricanes. And, when the dust finally settles, it can deliver vital nutrients to the Amazon rainforest and Caribbean coral reefs.

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98,878 views • 1 month ago

Flooding this evening along McFarland Boulevard in Tuscaloosa near DCH… video from Skip Baumhower
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Flooding this evening along McFarland Boulevard in Tuscaloosa near DCH… video from Skip Baumhower

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53,043 views • 1 month ago

West Palm Beach… video from Robert Hubert
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West Palm Beach… video from Robert Hubert

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845,120 views • 1 year ago

I’m so excited to announce that I am starting and will serve as the Chief Meteorologist for the Alabama Weather Network, a new endeavor to serve all 67 Alabama counties with the most accurate weather coverage possible. Whether it's a blue-sky day or there’s severe weather anywhere in our state, our Network will be on the air 24/7 with the latest weather updates. We go live on August 11. Be sure to follow the Alabama Weather Network Alabama Weather Network right now for the latest updates!
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I’m so excited to announce that I am starting and will serve as the Chief Meteorologist for the Alabama Weather Network, a new endeavor to serve all 67 Alabama counties with the most accurate weather coverage possible. Whether it's a blue-sky day or there’s severe weather anywhere in our state, our Network will be on the air 24/7 with the latest weather updates. We go live on August 11. Be sure to follow the Alabama Weather Network Alabama Weather Network right now for the latest updates!

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490,562 views • 1 year ago

More views of the meteor streaking through the southern sky shortly after 5:00 yesterday morning. From the Regions/Alabama Weather Network SKYCAMs
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More views of the meteor streaking through the southern sky shortly after 5:00 yesterday morning. From the Regions/Alabama Weather Network SKYCAMs

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84,902 views • 2 months ago

Another look at the tornado warned storm at Spring Hill TN earlier this afternoon… video from Natalie Newsom
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Another look at the tornado warned storm at Spring Hill TN earlier this afternoon… video from Natalie Newsom

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556,560 views • 1 year ago

Hunter Johnson So how did I receive over 100 videos like this from Alabama tonight? And have you seen the destruction in Mississippi? There is a great big world out there beyond your back yard. This isn’t a good look for you or Townsquare
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Hunter Johnson So how did I receive over 100 videos like this from Alabama tonight? And have you seen the destruction in Mississippi? There is a great big world out there beyond your back yard. This isn’t a good look for you or Townsquare

James Spann

142,306 views • 3 months ago

Today’s creepy scud special… northern Madison County late this morning. Video from Bob Carter.
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Today’s creepy scud special… northern Madison County late this morning. Video from Bob Carter.

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52,307 views • 1 month ago

Current look at the major brush fire near Waterville in Gulf Shores… from the Regions/Alabama Weather Network SKYCAM
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Current look at the major brush fire near Waterville in Gulf Shores… from the Regions/Alabama Weather Network SKYCAM

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138,315 views • 5 months ago

We witnessed the raw power of nature yesterday just south of Seward Alaska! It was incredible to watch this massive glacier calving, sending a huge wave through the water. Absolutely breathtaking to see firsthand. Glacial calving is a natural process where large chunks of ice break off from the edge of a glacier. This typically happens at the “terminus” or snout, where the glacier meets the sea, a lake, or even dry land. When these massive pieces of ice fall into the water, they become icebergs, or in smaller pieces, “growlers” or “bergy bits.” The process is primarily driven by gravity and the movement of the glacier itself. As a glacier flows—acting like a slow-moving river of ice—it experiences immense internal stress. When it reaches a point where it is no longer supported by land or where it extends out over the water, the ice becomes unstable. Cracks called crevasses form in the ice, and when these cracks penetrate deep enough, a section of the ice can no longer hold its own weight and snaps off, crashing down with incredible force. Calving is a dynamic and loud phenomenon that often triggers significant waves. It is a normal part of a glacier’s life cycle, and very common in the warmer summer months.
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We witnessed the raw power of nature yesterday just south of Seward Alaska! It was incredible to watch this massive glacier calving, sending a huge wave through the water. Absolutely breathtaking to see firsthand. Glacial calving is a natural process where large chunks of ice break off from the edge of a glacier. This typically happens at the “terminus” or snout, where the glacier meets the sea, a lake, or even dry land. When these massive pieces of ice fall into the water, they become icebergs, or in smaller pieces, “growlers” or “bergy bits.” The process is primarily driven by gravity and the movement of the glacier itself. As a glacier flows—acting like a slow-moving river of ice—it experiences immense internal stress. When it reaches a point where it is no longer supported by land or where it extends out over the water, the ice becomes unstable. Cracks called crevasses form in the ice, and when these cracks penetrate deep enough, a section of the ice can no longer hold its own weight and snaps off, crashing down with incredible force. Calving is a dynamic and loud phenomenon that often triggers significant waves. It is a normal part of a glacier’s life cycle, and very common in the warmer summer months.

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62,165 views • 2 months ago