As we move into early Spring, we begin the most tempestuous time of the year for central Alabama. The hints began almost a week ago as professional meteorologists began to mention the possibility of severe weather this weekend. As data rolled in and computer models became more refined, it has developed that the forecast for tonight and tomorrow calls for especially severe weather, the type of which is seen only every few years. And my home and nearby Birmingham seem to be right in the middle of it all. High winds, large tornadoes, and large hail are all possibilities. It is almost certain that some people in the state will be dealing with the loss of their homes by the time things calm down late tomorrow night. All that can be done now is to prepare a safe place to go to when tornadoes are near, and to ensure a reliable source of weather information. I've done that and now can only wait. As it turns out, the waiting is the hardest part. And as a homeowner, I worry about significant damage to my home and belongings. Here's hoping things turn out to be less severe than predicted, and there's no loss of life in the region. If you're interested, you can monitor my local conditions here in real time. At least as long as the power and internet stay functional. See you on the other side.
EDIT: Since posting this, the risk for severe weather tomorrow has been increased to the maximum level- "5 High Risk" for central Alabama. Somebody is going to have a really bad day tomorrow.
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