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Drought Update – November 13
This is an update on the current drought situation in Alabama, with updated information as of Sunday November 13. IT HAPPENS: Droughts have always happened, and they will always happen. Like severe storms, floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes. They are a … Continue reading
Drought Update – November 6
Here is a Sunday morning update on the Alabama drought situation with updated information… There are two type of droughts… short term droughts last for weeks and months (which we are in now), and long term, which last for several … Continue reading
Drought Update – November 4
This is an update to the post I wrote this past Sunday with updated information… Not much good to say about a drought. Did you know there are two types? Short term droughts last for weeks and months (which we … Continue reading
Drought Update
Not much good to say about a drought. Did you know there are two types? Short term droughts last for weeks and months (which we are in now), and long term, which last for several years. Droughts have always happened, … Continue reading
Burn Ban for Part of Alabama
The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a fire ban for 46 Alabama counties. Here is the text of their statement. Our weather pattern is not likely to change in the near term – that is, the next 7 to 10 … Continue reading
Stage Two Drought Advisory Issued By BWW
A “stage two” drought advisory is now in effect for Birmingham Water Works customers… “The lack of rainfall and continued high water demands in the water system, the Birmingham Water Works (BWW) is now implementing the next stage of their … Continue reading
Drought Conditions Improving
It has been an active and wet weather pattern for much of the winter across Alabama, and this pattern looks to continue. Good thing about all the wet weather is that it is continuing to improve the drought conditions across … Continue reading
No Burn Order Remains In Effect
From the Alabama Forestry Commission…. All 67 counties in the state of Alabama remain under a Drought Emergency, often referred to as a “No Burn Order,” which prohibits all outdoor burning. The Alabama Forestry Commission, in conjunction with the Governor’s … Continue reading
Wildfire Update..
Two Large Wildfires Continue to Burn in Alabama as Governor Issues Statewide Burn Ban As of Thursday morning, Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) officials were cautiously optimistic that a wildfire that has consumed over 2,943 acres in Jefferson County, while not … Continue reading
No Burn Order Issued For All Of Alabama
From abc3340.com…. Because extremely dry conditions have created an atmosphere where the probability of catastrophic wildfire activity is high, Governor Robert Bentley signed an Emergency Drought Condition Declaration, Tuesday, prohibiting outdoor burning in all 67 counties in Alabama. Since January, … Continue reading
