Kaylee Barbee

Weekend Forecaster at WRBL-TV (Columbus, GA)

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How long will the cool, sunny weather stay?

1 week ago | wrbl.com | Kaylee Barbee

COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)- After last night’s storms, it has been a beautiful end to the weekend. We are awaiting results from damage surveys in Woodland, GA. Pleasant weather will continue until Wednesday. A front will stall out across the area, bringing unsettled weather for several days. Scattered showers and storms are starting on Wednesday, and storms are likely each day until the end of next weekend. Temperatures will be on a roller coaster this week.
How long will the cool, sunny weather stay?

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kaylee Barbee

COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)- After last night’s storms, it has been a beautiful end to the weekend. We are awaiting results from damage surveys in Woodland, GA. Pleasant weather will continue until Wednesday. A front will stall out across the area, bringing unsettled weather for several days. Scattered showers and storms are starting on Wednesday, and storms are likely each day until the end of next weekend. Temperatures will be on a roller coaster this week.
Severe storms continue this evening

1 week ago | wrbl.com | Kaylee Barbee

COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)- We are tracking a line of strong to severe storms this evening. This line will continue to push through over the next few hours and will clear around midnight. Primary threats remain small hail, strong winds, and heavy rainfall. Behind this front, conditions will clear for the end of the weekend. Plus, we have cooler weather on the way. Highs will struggle to get out of the mid-70s tomorrow. Pleasant weather will continue until Wednesday.
Active wildfire season: How Forestry officials respond

1 week ago | wrbl.com | Kaylee Barbee

COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)- This spring, the United States has experienced over 21,000 wildfires. This nearly doubles the number we typically see. Across Georgia and Alabama, over 3,000 fires have been burned since January 1st, which totals to over 35,000 acres. The month of March was the worst for wildfires because of critical fire weather. The Numbers: During the first week of March, over 400 wildfires occurred across Alabama and Georgia.
Active wildfire season: How Forestry officials respond

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kaylee Barbee

COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)- This spring, the United States has experienced over 21,000 wildfires. This nearly doubles the number we typically see. Across Georgia and Alabama, over 3,000 fires have been burned since January 1st, which totals to over 35,000 acres. The month of March was the worst for wildfires because of critical fire weather. The Numbers: During the first week of March, over 400 wildfires occurred across Alabama and Georgia.
Storms for Saturday plans

1 week ago | wrbl.com | Kaylee Barbee

COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)- We have remained dry, so far, on Friday. We are monitoring storms to our northwest that have been producing severe weather across north Alabama and north Georgia. Tonight: These storms are expected to remain to our north tonight. HOWEVER, one or two storms could brush our northern counties. Saturday: Our primary focus is on two waves of storms for the start of your weekend. These two squall lines bring a low threat for severe weather.
Storms for Saturday plans

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kaylee Barbee

COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)- We have remained dry, so far, on Friday. We are monitoring storms to our northwest that have been producing severe weather across north Alabama and north Georgia. Tonight: These storms are expected to remain to our north tonight. HOWEVER, one or two storms could brush our northern counties. Saturday: Our primary focus is on two waves of storms for the start of your weekend. These two squall lines bring a low threat for severe weather.
Showers and storms for the weekend

2 weeks ago | wrbl.com | Kaylee Barbee

COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)- Showers are beginning to move into the forecast this evening, moving up from the south. Most areas will remain dry today, as these showers fizzle out after sunset. Stray showers will be possible late tomorrow evening. Clouds will also increase, with mostly cloudy skies throughout the day. Plus, highs will reach into the mid-upper 80s. Our best rain chances are on track for this weekend.
Showers and storms for the weekend

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kaylee Barbee

COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)- Showers are beginning to move into the forecast this evening, moving up from the south. Most areas will remain dry today, as these showers fizzle out after sunset. Stray showers will be possible late tomorrow evening. Clouds will also increase, with mostly cloudy skies throughout the day. Plus, highs will reach into the mid-upper 80s. Our best rain chances are on track for this weekend.
The Future of Severe Weather Forecasting

2 weeks ago | wrbl.com | Kaylee Barbee

Columbus, Ga (WRBL)- 14 years ago, communities were just beginning to clean up following the 2011 tornado outbreak. Today we conclude our miniseries: Dixie Alley: The Super Outbreak, by looking ahead to the future of severe weather forecasting. Meteorologists learned a lot following 2011, but we are always looking ahead. The future severe weather forecasting is bright, with technology like phased array radar and the Warn-On-Forecast in the works.