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Calendar March 4, 2007 at 10:07 PM
Birmingham’s 1963 Election Day Tornadoes

On this date in 1963, voters trekked to the polls in great numbers to vote in the mayor’s race in Birmingham, despite a steady rain. The heated mayoral race pitted attorney Albert Boutwell, Tom King, J.T. Waggoner and Commissioner Bull … Continue reading

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Calendar March 4, 2007 at 8:19 PM
The Enterprise High School Situation

The administration of Enterprise High School did the right thing by keeping students in the school building during the March 1 tornado. I applaud their plan, which probably saved the lives of dozens of students. Yes, we mourn the loss … Continue reading

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Calendar March 4, 2007 at 7:35 AM
Chilly Today but Warmer Conditions Ahead

The Sunday edition of the ABC 33/40 Weather Xtreme Video is available in the player below, and on iTunes… Brrrr…. A bit nippy out there this morning, as forecast I might add!!! There does not appear to be a great … Continue reading

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Calendar March 3, 2007 at 10:39 PM
Sylacauga

I spent Saturday at the beautiful B.B. Comer Library in Sylacauga. The historic town is about 50 miles southeast of Birmingham in Talladega County. The visit was in response to an email that I received from Nelda Vogel. Her husband … Continue reading

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Calendar March 3, 2007 at 9:50 AM
Adamsville Damage

Thanks to Stephen Pritchett for these images of the tornado damage in Adamsville… Be sure and also see the images of the damage in Wilcox County on our blog here.

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Calendar March 3, 2007 at 8:08 AM
Colder but Remaining Dry

An all new edition of the ABC 33/40 Weather Xtreme video is available in the player below, and on iTunes… It’s a somewhat chilly start to the day today, but a reinforcing shot of colder air will bring the coldest … Continue reading

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Calendar March 2, 2007 at 11:26 PM
The 1966 Jackson (MS) F5 Tornado

On Thursday, March 3, 1966, powerful low pressure was over South Dakota. A strong cold front stretched south from the low into Texas. A warm front was moving north from the Gulf of Mexico. Showers were reported over parts of … Continue reading

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Calendar March 2, 2007 at 10:19 PM
Enterprise Tornado Strength Confirmed

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has confirmed the Enterprise tornado to be an EF3 after their site survey today. This was confirmed in the IEM Chatroom with the Tallahassee NWS.

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