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Good News From Our Friends at the Alabama News Center
A major economic development announcement, an Alabama film’s national premiere and the opening of a new hospital area among our favorite stories this past week from Alabama NewsCenter. Yorozu Automotive to build $100 million plant, create 300 jobs in Jasper. … Continue reading
Severe Clear
Our beloved late J.B. Elliott called a day like today “severe clear”. In fact, there are a few high cirrus clouds speeding across South Central Alabama in a fast flow aloft. To the northwest, approaching moisture in the mid-levels of … Continue reading
Some Clouds East, Clear West
Skies are partly cloudy across the eastern half of the area this afternoon, and beautifully clear over the western half of the area. I-65 is the rough dividing line. The trough that has brought us the cooler weather has closed … Continue reading
Uneventful Weather for an EventFULL Saturday
An approaching cold front brought showers and storms to the state during the overnight after a very warm Friday afternoon. The storms weren’t strong, but there was enough instability for lightning. They also produced heavy rain and gusty winds. Our … Continue reading
More Good News from our Friends at Alabama NewsCenter
From superheroes to hot-air balloons and “swiftnadoes,” something was in the air at Alabama NewsCenter this past week. These are some of our favorite good news stories from across our state: Recent Alabama happenings include girls scoring touchdowns, Alabama producers making … Continue reading
Clouds Hang Tough, But Mainly Dry
The upper low that is causing historic and catastrophic flooding in South Carolina is pushing eastward out of southern Georgia this afternoon. Some parts of the Palmetto State have received over twenty inches of rain in the past few days. … Continue reading
More Good News from Our Friends at Alabama NewsCenter
Our partners at Alabama NewsCenter had a busy week reporting on the good news of the state. Here are some of our favorite stories from the past few days. Football preview: No. 13 Alabama painted into a crimson corner, facing … Continue reading
Joaquin Is Pegging the East Coast Excitement Meter
Well, the excitement meter has shot up rapidly last night and this morning on Joaquin. The storm became a hurricane this morning with winds of 80 mph and it continues to strengthen. Air Force reconnaissance found a central pressure of … Continue reading
Increasing Rain Chances; Update on Gulf Low
Moisture levels are high across Alabama on this late September Sunday afternoon. Clouds are thick across the area and light showers are increasing across the Central part of the state. Temperatures are edging toward the 80F mark, but many spots … Continue reading
Watching the Gulf
The upper level low that has off the coast of northeastern Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas rotated northwestward to near Columbus, GA yesterday, but not before causing an EF2 near Charleston, South Carolina on Thursday. As it moved to near … Continue reading
