Tropical Storm Sara Remains at a Steady Level of Intensity
Sara maintains low end tropical storm status. Trends improving for lower intensity and less impacts to the eastern Gulf Coast states.
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Latest U.S. Drought Monitor Released: The Rain from Yesterday was MUCH Needed!
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor report has been released as of today. The data though is valid as of November 12. So what you see does not count the much needed rainfall that came into the state as of 7am this morning.
Tropical Storm Sara Active; Winds up to 40 MPH
Tropical Storm Sara has now formed in the Caribbean. Here are the latest details.
Tropical Depression 19 Update: More Strengthening Expected Today as System Nears Central America
Here is the latest information on Tropical Depression 19.
Winter Weather Awareness Week: Wind Chill and Other Cold Weather Terms
We are explaining some important winter weather terms today! Come learn about wind chill, frostbite, and hypothermia.
Midday Nowcast: Clearing Sky Through the Afternoon
The rain is exiting east into Georgia this afternoon and we are seeing the sky clear from west to east through Alabama today. Temperatures this afternoon are in the generally in the 60s.
Rain Ending; Clearing This Afternoon
RADAR CHECK: Rain continues this morning, mainly over the eastern half of Alabama… the western counties are dry but clouds linger there. Dry air will move into the state today with clearing from west to east; lingering rain over East Alabama will be over in most places by early afternoon.
Special Weather Statement for Northern AL for Gusty Winds Tonight
Gusty winds in northern AL tonight. Special weather statement issued for some counties.
Coca-Cola announced as naming partner of the new Birmingham amphitheater set to open summer 2025
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. UNITED on Tuesday announced it will be the name in title partner of the new Birmingham Amphitheater in the city’s Northside area.
Potential Tropical Cyclone 19 Forms in the Western Caribbean Sea
Potential Tropical Cyclone 19 develops in the western Caribbean Sea.
Beneficial Rain For Alabama Tonight; Dry Weekend Ahead
RADAR CHECK: We have a few spotty showers over Alabama this afternoon, but a decent part of the state is dry with a mostly cloudy sky. Temperatures are generally in the upper 60s. Rain will become widespread across the state tonight ahead of an upper trough/surface front.
Very High Probability of Tropical Development Soon. Here is the Latest
Tropical storm Sara likely to form in the next day or 2. NHC giving a 90% chance of development within the next 48 hours.
Midday Nowcast: Clouds and Rain have Returned to North/Central Alabama
Clouds have returned to Alabama today and those clouds are bringing some much needed rain. Scattered rain showers will become more widespread this evening and overnight.
Winter Weather Awareness Week: What are the Differences Between Snow, Sleet, and Freezing Rain?
Day 3 of Alabama’s winter weather awareness week. Today we talk about winter precipitation types!
