Today’s Football Weather Update
Here is the latest forecast update for today’s big football matchups on the schedule.
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We Have Two Tropical Storms About to Bring Heavy Rains to Portions of Mexico and to the Turks and Caicos Islands
We now have two tropical storms out there in the tropics. Nadine is about to make landfall on the Yucatán Peninsula. Newly formed Oscar is close to the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Can’t Miss Alabama: Fall festivities include Mac + Cheese Festival, Parade of Pumpkins
Community Grief Support’s (CGS) Junior Board will host its seventh annual Magic City Mac + Cheese Festival Sunday, Oct. 20, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Back Forty Beer Co. in Birmingham.
No Rain in Sight for the Next Seven Days; A Little Warmer for the Work Week
If you love the dry and mild weather we have experienced recently, you will love this forecast. Sunny skies and dry weather will be the main story.
Tropical Storm Nadine Has Formed; No Threat to the US
Tropical Storm Nadine formed early this morning and is expected to bring tropical storm conditions, heavy rainfall, and the potential for flash flooding to Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula before making landfall later today.
PTC 15 Has Formed…Will become Tropical Storm Nadine Before Moving Inland Tomorrow
Potential Tropical Cyclone Fifteen is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Nadine before making landfall in Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula, bringing heavy rainfall and the potential for flash flooding.
How Alabama A&M’s Carson Vinson learned to love life on the blind side
Carson Vinson says he didn’t grow up in Morrisville, N.C., dreaming about being an offensive lineman. “I wanted to play quarterback,” the Alabama A&M offensive left tackle said. “To be honest, and I’ll speak for all linemen, nobody really grows up wanting to be an offensive lineman. That’s just something that you’re kind of given, and then you learn to love it.”
Warmer Next Week; Still No Rain Anytime Soon
BLUE SKY: With sunshine in full supply across Alabama this afternoon, temperatures are in the 60s and low 70s. Tonight will be clear and cool with a low generally in the 40s.
Midday Nowcast: Gradual Warming Trend; The Long Dry Spell Continues
After another frosty morning across Alabama, we are seeing sunshine in full supply today, allowing temperatures to surge into the 70s this afternoon.
U.S. Drought Monitor: Moderate Drought Levels Creeping Up a Bit
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor was released on Thursday and it should be of no surprise that some of the levels have increased. It has been so dry across the state and that trend is to continue for awhile.
Slow Warming Trend Ahead; No Rain Anytime Soon
DRY: Today will be the 20th consecutive day with no rain for most of Alabama, and we see no chance of meaningful rain for at least the next ten days. The last time we had an entirely dry month of October in Birmingham was 100 years ago, in 1924.
Another Frosty Night Ahead; Dry Through Next Week
COBALT BLUE SKY: Not a cloud in the sky across Alabama this afternoon; temperatures are generally in the 60s. Tonight will be another clear, cold night with frost likely over about the northern half of the state.
Midday Nowcast: Severe Clear with Sunshine and Blue Sky for Alabama Today
Sunshine remains in fully supply today, and that will continue tomorrow as well. High are in the 60s today after the frosty start to the day, and should return to the 70s tomorrow. Tonight will be another clear and cold one with widespread 30s and lower 40s.
Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival features cooking demonstration from winner of MasterChef Junior
Cooking demonstrations by MasterChef Junior winner Bryson McGlynn and noted Alabama chef Ricky Albright highlight the schedule for the third annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival.
