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Lee is a Hurricane and Will Be a Major Hurricane by this Weekend

Lee is expected to become a powerful hurricane in coming days, and interests along the East Coast from the Outer Banks north should monitor its progress. Continue reading →

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Much of Northern Mississippi, Strong Storms Over Alabama

Strong storms are into Northwest Alabama, but they are not severe at this time. Continue reading →

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Strong Storm over Walker, Western Jefferson: Severe Thunderstorm Warning CANCELED

It will affect communities from Gorgas and West Jefferson down to Adamsville, Short Creek, Sylvan Springs, Maytown, Pleasant Grove, Mulga, Hueytown, Dolomite, and Rock Creek. Continue reading →

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Tropical Storm Lee is on the Board; Will Become a Powerful Hurricane in Coming Days

It is too early to tell if Lee will be a threat to the U.S. East Coast, but that potential is there. Folks in the Leewards and Puerto Rico should pay close attention to the latest forecasts. Continue reading →

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Tropical Depression #13 Forms; Will Become a Powerful Hurricane by the End of the Week

This system is expected to become Tropical Storm Lee by this evening, and a hurricane on Thursday, and a major hurricane by the weekend. It appears that rapid intensification will be likely later on in the week. Continue reading →

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Sunday Afternoon Alabama Update

Labor Day activities should be free of rain for the most part, although is appears there will be a few afternoon showers like today and some rain overnight Monday night. Continue reading →

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Sunday Weather Video Briefing: Dry For Labor Day

The remainder of the Labor Day weekend will be dry and warm for Alabama. Only a few isolated showers are expected mainly across western and southern sections. Continue reading →

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Busy Day in the Tropical Atlantic

What’s next in the Atlantic? The system that is coming off the African Coast probably will be of the most interest, showing up north of the Greater Antilles and perhaps threatening the East Coast of the United States by September 10th or so. Continue reading →

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Bermuda Being Buffeted By Blustery Blankets of Rain & Wind

Hurricane Franklin is buffeting Bermuda this afternoon with wind and rain. Continue reading →

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Idalia Becomes a Tropical Storm

Near hurricane force gusts will occur tonight along the coasts of Georgia and the Carolinas from Savannah northward. Continue reading →

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