Riley Blackwell

Birmingham

Meteorologist at WAKA-TV (Selma, AL)

Meteorologist at WNCF-TV (Montgomery, AL)

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The Weather Authority: Heat index over 100 degrees possible today

1 week ago | abc3340.com | Riley Blackwell

Central Alabama is on alert as weather conditions are set to shift dramatically, with the potential for dense fog this morning and a looming heat wave next week. The National Weather Service issued a forecast indicating medium to high chances of fog with visibilities less than one mile across the northern half of Central Alabama. As the day progresses, a subtropical ridge will move eastward, ushering in a hot and humid pattern.
The Weather Authority: Storms likely today, drier period ahead

1 week ago | abc3340.com | Riley Blackwell

As of Wednesday evening, a cluster of storms is beginning to develop over Arkansas & weather Tennessee. Should these hold together, this becomes our rain threat and it will come early in the day. Rough timing puts a line near HWY 278 by 7 AM, working south towards the metro by 9 AM and eventually south of Clanton around noon. Being in the morning, the severe threat is relatively low, the atmosphere will be stable with little to no time for daytime heating.
The Weather Authority: Storm risk returns Thursday

1 week ago | abc3340.com | Riley Blackwell

Central Alabama is under a Level 1 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon and evening. While this is the lowest category on the severe scale, it still means a few storms could pack a punch — with damaging wind gusts being the primary threat. What to Expect on ThursdayA cold front moving in from the north will trigger scattered storms as it pushes into our area during the afternoon and evening.
The Weather Authority: Storms with strong winds, possible flooding Tuesday

1 week ago | abc3340.com | Riley Blackwell

A storm system over the Ohio Valley will push warm, humid air into the region, bringing scattered showers and storms this afternoon and evening. Some storms may bring strong winds and heavy rain, which could lead to localized flooding, especially if storms repeatedly hit the same areas. Expect a similar pattern again on Wednesday. A cold front will move through on Thursday, likely bringing more widespread storms in the afternoon and evening.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Central Alabama

Jun 9, 2024 | abc3340.com | Riley Blackwell

by Riley BlackwellSun, June 9th 2024 at 6:20 PMUpdated Sun, June 9th 2024 at 6:28 PMSevere Thunderstorm Watch issued for Central Alabama, SOURCE: National Weather Service.
Increased rain chances today but drier over the weekend

Aug 31, 2023 | waka.com | Riley Blackwell

Posted: SOME RAIN AROUND TODAY: An upper low will bring showers and thunderstorms back to Alabama today. It won’t rain everywhere, and it won’t rain all day, but showers and storms will around through early tonight. The chance of any one location seeing rain is 50-60 percent, and the high will be in the low to mid 80s for most communities. The average high for Birmingham on September 1 is 89.
Calm and comfy Thursday but rain returns Friday

Aug 30, 2023 | waka.com | Riley Blackwell

Posted: END OF METEOROLOGICAL SUMMER: On this last day of August we expect a mostly sunny sky across Alabama; any afternoon showers will be confined to the far southern counties of the state later today. Highs will range from the mid to to upper 80s over the northern third of the state to the low 90s over South Alabama. We will bring back a chance of showers and thunderstorms tomorrow as an upper low to the west pulls moist air northward.
Below average temps the rest of the week

Aug 30, 2023 | waka.com | Riley Blackwell

Posted: NOT AS HOT: As Hurricane Idalia nears landfall in the Big Bend of Florida, it will be drawing moisture out of the atmosphere in our area and that will make the next several days a little more comfortable. Highs across the area will be in the mid to upper 80s with heat indices hovering in the low 90s. These below average temperatures will be persisting through the weekend.
Not as hot the rest of the week; Idalia nearing landfall

Aug 29, 2023 | waka.com | Riley Blackwell

Posted: NOT AS HOT: As Hurricane Idalia nears landfall in the Big Bend of Florida, it will be drawing moisture out of the atmosphere in our area and that will make the next several days a little more comfortable. Highs across the area will be in the mid to upper 80s with heat indices hovering in the low 90s. These below average temperatures will be persisting through the weekend.
Stronger storms this afternoon; Idalia moving north

Aug 29, 2023 | waka.com | Riley Blackwell

Posted: MORE STORMS FOR TUESDAY: The stationary front remains overhead for our Tuesday and will contribute to the chance for strong to severe storms in the afternoon but no organized severe weather is expected. Temperatures will also take a hit for Tuesday with most communities in the low 90s. IDALIA: Hurricane Idalia (future major hurricane) is in the southern portions of the Gulf of Mexico hovering just below hurricane thresholds this morning.