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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northern Jefferson County until 5 p.m.

Severe thunderstorm over northern Jefferson County could produce wind gusts to 60 mph and some hail. Continue reading →

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More Record Highs Fall: Ninth Straight Day at Birmingham

Birmingham has broken its record high for the date again, marking the ninth straight day that has happened. Continue reading →

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A Few Strong Storms This Afternoon.

Showers and storms have formed in the heat this afternoon as the high pressure system begins to break down over Alabama. Continue reading →

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Troy University Unveils Clock Honoring Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr.’s 30 Years as Chancellor

“Time flies, but memories last forever.” Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr. recalled those words during a ceremony honoring his 30 years of service as Chancellor of Troy University. Continue reading →

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Heat Continues but Fall is Right Around the Corner

Another day of record-breaking heat is on tap across Alabama today, but changes are on the way. Continue reading →

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Latest 100 Degrees Ever at Birmingham

It was another record breaking day of heat across Alabama. At the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport, the high was 101. This broke the previous daily record of 93 set in 1911. The morning low of 70F tied for the warmest October 3rd … Continue reading →

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Alabama High Schooler Brings Clean Water to Puerto Rican Hurricane Victims

When Shawn Goyal learned two years ago of the desperate need for drinkable water in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, he knew he had to help. Continue reading →

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The Hot Parade Continues: 99 at Birmingham, 100 at Tuscaloosa, 101 at Montgomery, 98 at Anniston

All of the major reporting stations across Central and North Alabama broke their record highs for the date and some established new all-time record highs for the month of October. Continue reading →

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A Late Afternoon Look at Lorenzo

Hurricane Lorenzo is expected to become extratropical by tomorrow night, but will still bring strong winds, heavy rains and high ways to Ireland and parts of the U.K. on Thursday and Friday. Continue reading →

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More Notes on September’s Heat and Dryness from the NWS Birmingham

Montgomery recorded their second driest September ever, just one of several interesting stats from the NWS Birmingham. Continue reading →

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