Ryan Stinnett

Macon

Chief Meteorologist at WGXA-TV (Macon, GA)

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Midday Nowcast: Radar Quieter Today, But Rain and Strong Storms Remain Possible through Friday

1 week ago | alabamawx.com | Ryan Stinnett

NEW DAY, SAME FORECAST: The wet and stormy pattern persists today through Friday across Alabama with warm and muggy conditions; highs in the low to mid 80s. Rain and storms are possible at any time and when and where the storms develop, they could be strong to locally severe. Gusty winds and small hail are main threats, the tornado threat is low, but never zero. The Storm Prediction Center has a “marginal risk” (level 1 of 5) of severe storms each day through Friday for Alabama.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Middle Georgia until 9PM Tuesday

1 week ago | wgxa.tv | Ryan Stinnett

MACON, Ga -- The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for most of Middle Georgia until 9 p.m. EDT on Tuesday. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCHPrimary threats include scattered damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and isolated large hail events with diameters up to 1 inch. There is also a possibility of one or two tornadoes. A linear cluster of storms will continue generally eastward across the region this afternoon and early evening with wind damage as the main severe hazard.
Severe Storms and Flooding Possible this Afternoon in Middle Georgia

1 week ago | wgxa.tv | Ryan Stinnett

MACON, Ga. — A complex of thunderstorms is anticipated to sweep across west Georgia this afternoon, bringing with it the potential for severe weather. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a "Slight Risk" (level 2 of 5) of severe thunderstorms for areas along and south of the I-20 corridor covering all of Middle Georgia. The storms, expected to arrive as early as 3 p.m., could produce damaging wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph, quarter-sized hail, and possibly a brief tornado or two.
Flood Watch Issued for Central Alabama

1 week ago | alabamawx.com | Ryan Stinnett

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for central Alabama, effective through late tonight, as continued rounds of showers and thunderstorms bring heavy rainfall to the region. The affected areas include numerous cities such as Birmingham, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa, among others. Excessive runoff could lead to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Urban areas are particularly susceptible to flooding during the overnight hours.
Midday Nowcast: Rain and Strong Storms at Times

1 week ago | alabamawx.com | Ryan Stinnett

MEMORIAL DAY: We are seeing a mix of sun and clouds today, but we are watching another round of rain and storms to the west of Alabama as they will arrive later today and tonight. Until they arrive, it is a warm and muggy day with temperatures generally in the low to mid 80s. When the storms arrives, as in recent days, they could be strong with gusty winds and small hail. The tornado threat is very, very low, but not zero.
Rain and Some Severe Storms possible across Middle Georgia this Weekend

2 weeks ago | wgxa.tv | Ryan Stinnett

MACON, Ga. — Middle Georgia should prepare for a wet weekend at times as a wave of showers and thunderstorms moves into and through the region. While there is a possibility of strong to near-severe storms, the potential for severe weather remains low today due to a lack of instability today. However, gusty winds, periods of heavy rain, and frequent lightning strikes are possible today.
Midday Nowcast: Fantastic Friday; Storms at Times through Memorial Day Weekend

2 weeks ago | alabamawx.com | Ryan Stinnett

FANTASTIC FRIDAY: Beautiful weather to end the work week across Alabama as we are seeing more sun than clouds and comfortable conditions. Low humidity and afternoon highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s, it is a pretty pleasant late May day. BIRMINGHAM ALMANAC: For May 23rd, the average high for Birmingham is 84° and the average low is 63°. The record high is 95° set in 1996, while the record low is 47° set in 1954.
Midday Nowcast: Great Weather Today and Friday; Scattered Showers and Storms Return this Weekend

2 weeks ago | alabamawx.com | Ryan Stinnett

WARM DAYS, PLEASANT NIGHTS: Highs today are climbing into the mid to upper 80s this afternoon. Tomorrow, cooler and drier air will move into the state with highs falling into the 70s over the northern half of the state, while 80s are expected over South Alabama. Lows will be in the 50s. There have been a few showers over far northern Alabama this morning, but these continue to wind down and overall it will be a dry Thursday and Friday for Alabama.
Midday Nowcast: Calm Weather into the Memorial Day Weekend

2 weeks ago | alabamawx.com | Ryan Stinnett

MARVELOUS MAY WEATHER: Today through Friday will remain generally dry and we are seeing more sun than clouds. Highs today will be in the low 80s followed by mid to upper 80s tomorrow. On Friday, cooler and drier air will move into the state with highs falling into the 70s over the northern half of the state, while 80s are expected over South Alabama. Lows will be in the 50s. BIRMINGHAM ALMANAC: For May 21st, the average high for Birmingham is 83° and the average low is 63°.
Midday Nowcast: Quiet for Now; Severe Storms this Evening and Tonight

2 weeks ago | alabamawx.com | Ryan Stinnett

STRONG AND SEVERE STORMS ON THE WAY: Most of us are dry today, but we are seeing some showers and storms across the Tennessee Valley of the state. Widespread severe storms will develop this afternoon to our north, and these will move south into and through Alabama this evening and overnight. PLACEMENT: The Storm Prediction Center expanded the “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) of severe thunderstorms as far south as Moundville, Jemison, and Wedowee, so the northern half of the state.