Evan Chickvara
Meteorologist at Sinclair Broadcast Group
Weekday Morning Meteorologist at WBMA-TV (Birmingham, AL)
Weekday Morning Meteorologist @abc3340, Storm Chaser, Mississippi State Alumni.
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1 month ago |
abc3340.com | Evan Chickvara
TOPICS:AlabamaFreezeTemperaturesSpringMarchBirminghamAprilFrostWe've had our fair share of warm afternoons following an, at times, frigid winter. Temperature trends across Alabama have trended much warmer since the record setting lows and snows of January, but are we in the clear of freezing temperatures? By the numbers, southern Alabama historically sees it's last freeze of the season in late February to early March.
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1 month ago |
abc3340.com | Evan Chickvara
On Saturday, 22 tornado warnings were issued for the Birmingham area, marking the highest single-day occurrence since March 17-18, 2021. Much of central Alabama was under a High Risk (level 5/5) designation from the Storm Prediction Center (SPC), similar to the event in 2021. Of the 22 tornado warnings issued, at least six evolved into radar-confirmed tornadoes via tornado debris signatures (TDS).
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1 month ago |
abc3340.com | Evan Chickvara
As we move into mid-March, a hint of spring is in the air. Much of the state has consistently experienced highs in the 70s, with some areas in central and southern Alabama reaching the 80s. Several notable cities in Alabama have already reached temperatures of 80 degrees in 2025.
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1 month ago |
abc3340.com | Evan Chickvara
A Code Red Air Quality Alert in effect for Jefferson and Shelby Counties Tuesday due to unhealthy levels of particulate matter in the air. Conditions are expected to range from moderate to unhealthy today. Screenshot 2025-03-11 022212.pngKey Recommendations according to the Jefferson County Department of Health:Limit outdoor activity: If possible, stay indoors to avoid exposure to harmful particles. If you must go outside, avoid strenuous activity and stay away from busy roads.
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1 month ago |
abc3340.com | Evan Chickvara
Wildfires have become a major issue for many Alabamians in recent weeks. A combination of dry conditions and ongoing drought have kept both the Alabama Forestry Commission and local fire municipalities very busy. Before Tuesday's storm system, the Alabama Forestry Commission reported 181 active fires across the state. Remarkably, that was just on Tuesday alone! Let’s break it down by the numbers:Since January 1st, Alabama has seen 599 fires that have burned 13,172 acres.
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Lows fall to near the freezing mark tonight, locations I-20 and south likely remain above 32. The average last freeze in central AL is between March 21-April 1. #alwx #frost #freeze #cold @abc3340 @natwxdesk https://t.co/fz0js0jbBs
