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Preparation A Priority During Peak Of Hurricane Season

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Alabama News Center

Hurricane season officially began June 1 and lasts through Nov. 30. But the peak months for most named storms are August, September and October. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Jesse Owens Won First Of Four Gold Medals

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Alabama News Center

August 3, 1936 – Jesse Owens won his first of four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. A native of Oakville, Owens eventually won gold medals in the 100-meter dash, the 200-meter dash, the long jump, and the 4 x 100-meter relay. Continue reading →

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Rush Hour Check On Our Weather, Rain Chances Will Stick Around

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Scott Brown

Radar at 4:10 PM shows main dry conditions across Central Alabama, with the exception of down in the southwestern parts of the area. Continue reading →

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Sneaky Showers Out There At Midday

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Scott Brown

So what a surprise out there at midday in Central Alabama… We actually have rain on the radar, mainly over the west-central locations of the area. Continue reading →

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Shower Chances Return Thursday

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Brian Peters

One more mainly dry day across Central Alabama though clouds will be more abundant than we’ve seen over the last several days. Those clouds should help to filter the sunshine and keep our afternoon highs in the 84 to 87 degree range. Continue reading →

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The Altamont School Certified As An International Monarch Waystation

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Alabama News Center

On July 13, The Altamont School became the first school in Birmingham to register as a certified International Monarch Waystation. Continue reading →

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The Swampers Return To Their Sweet Home Thanks To Dr. Dre & Jimmy Iovine

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Alabama News Center

Standing in front of 3614 Jackson Highway, it’s easy to believe that this small brick building was once a coffin factory. It’s a little harder to imagine that it was once one of the most important and prolific recording studios in the world. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Mervyn Sterne Was Born In Anniston

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Alabama News Center

August 2, 1892: Financial adviser Mervyn H. Sterne was born in Anniston. Sterne advised businesses and government entities for more than 50 years while encouraging them to pay their “civic rent.” Continue reading →

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A Quick Mid-Afternoon Check On Our Weather

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Scott Brown

High pressure off to our northeast continues to be in control of our weather across Central Alabama today, and as we approach the 2:00 PM hour, conditions are not that bad for the first day of August. Continue reading →

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Another Dry, Mostly Sunny Day

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Brian Peters

Two more dry days before moisture levels rise enough to once again introduce showers and thunderstorms into the forecast. Best chance for showers appears to be Friday with the advance of a cold front into the Southeast US. But this one washes out over the area, so showers stay with us into the weekend and the first of next week. Continue reading →

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