Ed Bloodsworth, CBM

Chief Meteorologist at @WKRG in Mobile, AL. CBM #761, Weather nerd, avid bowler, @FloridaState alum, and so much more!!! Formerly: WFLA, WJBF, KTKA

[Ed Bloodsworth, CBM @WKRGEd]

Radar Update 2:48 PM | Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms around. heavy downpours moving out of Baldwin county into Escambia county FL. More heavy downpours back west in south Mississippi causing flash flooding starting to move towards the news 5 area.

[Ed Bloodsworth, CBM @WKRGEd]

Have an indoor backup plan ready to go for this weekend. Watching out for scattered showers and thunderstorms moving up from the coast Saturday and Sunday. Some places will see more rain than others this weekend. There is a low risk of flash flooding especially west of I-65.

[Ed Bloodsworth, CBM @WKRGEd]

Severe T-Storm Warning for Southwest Monroe Co. AL and East Central Clarke Co. AL until 6:30 PM. 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar sized hail possible.

[Ed Bloodsworth, CBM @WKRGEd]

Hot and humid today! Make sure to take breaks and stay hydrated while spending time outside. There is still a chance to see some showers and storms this afternoon.

[Jeremy Walker @Jeremy_Walker5]

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Blue Moon over Theodore

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Theodore moon

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@rzweather @NWSMobile @spann @WKRGEd @ThomasGeboyWX Only a few seconds

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🌧WAY TOO WET: Mobile Regional Airport has recorded 16.54" of rain this month making it the wettest May on record for the Port City. The previous record was 15.08" in May 1980.

[Ed Bloodsworth, CBM @WKRGEd]

Unsettled weather continues with a Flood Watch in effect. https://t.co/8OpTU86RbB

[Ed Bloodsworth, CBM @WKRGEd]

We are watching for a wet memorial day with more showers and thunderstorm chances. Flash flooding is also a concern the next couple of days especially more in the inland counties.

[Ed Bloodsworth, CBM @WKRGEd]

Radar update 6:10PM | Thunderstorms trying to pop up over the past 30 minuets. A strong storm developing across Mobile county.

[Ed Bloodsworth, CBM @WKRGEd]

Plenty of more showers and thunderstorms are expected over the next couple days. Be on the look out on Sunday and Monday in lower Alabama and Mississippi as with higher rain amounts, some localized spots could see more rain than others.

[Ed Bloodsworth, CBM @WKRGEd]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for North Washington and west Clarke County. Strong wind gusts up to 60 mph and is moving north at 25 mph.

[Ed Bloodsworth, CBM @WKRGEd]

Bayou Sara has reached a top-3 crest. More rain is falling now so we may see this rise even more. We will continue to monitor.

[Ed Bloodsworth, CBM @WKRGEd]

Considerable flash flooding for Mobile county and north Baldwin county. Between 5-8" of rain has fallen around Highway 43. Be cautious while commuting through heavy rain Showers TURN AROUND DON'T DROWN!!! Flash flooding with Creeks, streams, Highways, streets and underpasses.

[Ed Bloodsworth, CBM @WKRGEd]

Tornado Warning for Clarke County moving northeast 25 mph SEEK SHELTER NOW. Will be moving out of Clarke shortly.

[Ed Bloodsworth, CBM @WKRGEd]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for North Washington county, AL with gusty winds of 60 mph. This storm is moving northeast at 30 mph.

[Ed Bloodsworth, CBM @WKRGEd]

Tornado Warning for Wayne county, MS moving northeast at 25 mph. this is outside of the news 5 area but we are keeping a close eye on all the storms.

[Ed Bloodsworth, CBM @WKRGEd]

A few strong or severe storms are possible Friday morning, mainly in our Mississippi and lower Alabama Counties. Rain chances remain high through the holiday weekend. https://t.co/8OpTU86RbB

[Ed Bloodsworth, CBM @WKRGEd]

NOAA has released their prediction for the 2026 hurricane season. As expected they forecast a below average season due to El Niño conditions developing.

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