Ben Smith
Meteorologist at WHNT-TV (Huntsville, AL)
Emmy Award Winning Meteorologist. Photographer. From Virginia. Works mornings for WHNT in Huntsville, AL. East Carolina Grad, NY Jets fan & Roll Tide #18.
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2 weeks ago |
whnt.com | Ben Smith
The Weather Authority has issued an *IMPACT DAY* for Thursday afternoon for severe storms. A cold front passage on Thursday will support the development of storms during the afternoon and evening hours. This is likely a damaging wind and large hail threat. The tornado risk is small. The strongest storms that can develop will be able to produce strong winds over 60 mph, isolated flash flooding, frequent lightning, and large hail. Outside of storms, wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph will be possible.
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2 weeks ago |
whnt.com | Ben Smith
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – The next chance of strong to severe storms is Thursday. The Storm Prediction Center has a MARGINAL RISK of severe storms (1/5) on Thursday. This will not be a scenario like we had last Saturday night. Additional rainfall and strong winds could produce flash flooding, downed trees, and a few power outages. Futurecast shows showers and storms are in the afternoon Thursday.
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1 month ago |
whnt.com | Danielle Dozier |Ben Smith
The weather will change dramatically on Thursday. After highs in the 70s on Wednesday, a cold front will sweep in, bringing colder air and breezy conditions. On Thursday, temperatures in the morning will be in the upper 30s and low 40s. By the afternoon, temperatures will be in the upper 40s and low 50s. A big change from Wednesday! You’ll want a jacket and an umbrella. Some scattered showers will move through from late morning until early afternoon.
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Nov 21, 2024 |
whnt.com | Ben Smith
Colder air continues to filter into north Alabama. Highs Friday only reach the lower 50s despite a mostly sunny sky. That will allow temperatures to drop in a hurry Friday night into Saturday morning. With that, the National Weather Service has issued a *FREEZE WATCH* for all of north Alabama for Saturday morning. Lows reach the upper 20s to lower 30s for the time frame. Plan to protect any tender vegetation Friday night into early Saturday.
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Nov 13, 2024 |
whnt.com | Ben Smith
I-565 East On ramp at Exit 19 – January 2024Driving in winter weather can be tricky. In North Alabama, we see our fair share of ice and snow. Navigating the secondary roads are challenging, but as we know, primary roads can be tough as well. Driving at night and making your own lane is dangerous. I-565 & Exit 19A – January 2024From snow to ice, it’s important to know what to do when encountering tough road conditions as we did last January.
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HUN issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning [wind: 60 MPH (RADAR INDICATED), hail: <.75 IN (RADAR INDICATED)] for Cullman [AL] till 7:45 PM CDT https://t.co/cUGx2SiV45 https://t.co/P1d4PH3cRx
HUN issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning [wind: 60 MPH (OBSERVED), hail: <.75 IN (RADAR INDICATED)] for DeKalb, Jackson, Madison [AL] and Franklin, Lincoln [TN] till Apr 10, 8:00 PM CDT https://t.co/d4E0pFiSpf https://t.co/4wCVLP9IID
HUN issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning [wind: 60 MPH (RADAR INDICATED), hail: 1.00 IN (OBSERVED)] for DeKalb, Marshall, Morgan [AL] till 7:15 PM CDT https://t.co/uBStcmiApc https://t.co/j11bvrVKDo