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A Few Showers Over West and South Alabama; Mostly Dry Elsewhere This Week

A Few Showers Over West and South Alabama; Mostly Dry Elsewhere This Week

| September 16, 2024 @ 3:05 pm

RADAR CHECK: We have a few spotty showers over West and Southwest Alabama this afternoon, otherwise we have a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures mostly in the 80s. Showers will fade this evening

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Immersive simulator drives research at University of Alabama’s TRIP lab

Immersive simulator drives research at University of Alabama’s TRIP lab

| September 16, 2024 @ 12:00 pm

At the Translational Research Injury Prevention (TRIP) Laboratory, a research participant opens the door of a Mercedes GLE 63S AMG and slides into the driver’s seat. She buckles her seatbelt, starts the car and then the virtual experience begins.

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Tropics Update:  Dangerous Flooding for the NC Coast; Gordon Hanging On

Tropics Update: Dangerous Flooding for the NC Coast; Gordon Hanging On

| September 16, 2024 @ 11:00 am

What is happening with this low near the South Carolina and North Carolina is proof that it doesn’t need to have a name to cause major problems.  Radar estimates and volunteer rain gages are showing over 15 inches of rain may have fallen in Carolina Beach, NC. 

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Midday Nowcast: Partly Sunny Today; Drier Week of Weather Ahead

Midday Nowcast: Partly Sunny Today; Drier Week of Weather Ahead

| September 16, 2024 @ 10:17 am

We are seeing a partly sunny sky today, with some showers mainly confined to the southern half of the state. Highs are in the low to mid 80s this afternoon.

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Flood Warning for Big Nance Creek at Courtland Extended. Major flooding occurring.

Flood Warning for Big Nance Creek at Courtland Extended. Major flooding occurring.

| September 16, 2024 @ 9:07 am

The stage this morning was 20.8 feet with the maximum stage over the past 24 hours at 21.3 feet. 

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Robin Kramer is helping Alabamians in need take the next step

Robin Kramer is helping Alabamians in need take the next step

| September 16, 2024 @ 8:00 am

Robin Kramer is the heart and soul behind Next Step Farms, a nonprofit in Madison County that helps adults with special needs learn life skills through farming.

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Monday Morning Tropics Update:  Low Off South Carolina Coast Less Organized, We Still Have Gordon

Monday Morning Tropics Update: Low Off South Carolina Coast Less Organized, We Still Have Gordon

| September 16, 2024 @ 7:26 am

Been reviewing the 4am and 7am CDT updates from the National Hurricane Center on the low off the South Carolina Coast and Gordon. 

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Much Drier Week Ahead For Alabama

Much Drier Week Ahead For Alabama

| September 16, 2024 @ 5:33 am

RADAR CHECK: We note a few showers and thunderstorms over Southwest Alabama this morning, but the rest of the state is dry with temperatures mostly in the 70-75 degree range. We expect a partly sunny sky today, and showers will be mainly confined to the southern half of the state.

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PTC8 Set to Become Tropical Storm Helene, While Tropical Depression Gordon Struggles in the Atlantic

PTC8 Set to Become Tropical Storm Helene, While Tropical Depression Gordon Struggles in the Atlantic

| September 15, 2024 @ 10:30 pm

Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight is likely to become Tropical Storm Helene overnight, bringing heavy rain and coastal flooding to the Carolinas, while Tropical Depression Gordon weakens in the Atlantic with minimal impacts.

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PTC8 Likely to Become Tropical Storm Helene, Bringing Heavy Rain, Winds, and Coastal Flooding to the Carolinas

PTC8 Likely to Become Tropical Storm Helene, Bringing Heavy Rain, Winds, and Coastal Flooding to the Carolinas

| September 15, 2024 @ 7:53 pm

Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Helene overnight, delivering heavy rain, gusty winds, and coastal flooding across the Carolinas through Monday

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Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight Forms, Moving Toward Carolinas, Will Bring Heavy Rain and Coastal Flooding

Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight Forms, Moving Toward Carolinas, Will Bring Heavy Rain and Coastal Flooding

| September 15, 2024 @ 4:06 pm

A developing tropical system off the coast of South Carolina is expected to bring heavy rains, gusty winds, and dangerous coastal flooding as it approaches land on Monday.

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Mural City Coffee brews up success in historic Dothan building

Mural City Coffee brews up success in historic Dothan building

| September 15, 2024 @ 4:00 pm

They take coffee seriously at Mural City Coffee Co. Open since 2018, this espresso bar and roastery in historic downtown Dothan is a business and preservation success story.

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Fewer Showers, Warmer/Drier Days Ahead for Alabama; but Eyes on the Tropics

Fewer Showers, Warmer/Drier Days Ahead for Alabama; but Eyes on the Tropics

| September 15, 2024 @ 2:41 pm

While Alabama sees fewer showers and a warming trend this week, attention shifts to Invest 95L off the South Carolina coast, with models indicating possible tropical development in the next 18-24 hours.

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Crest Forecast Increased at Courtland…Highest Level Since 1965

Crest Forecast Increased at Courtland…Highest Level Since 1965

| September 15, 2024 @ 1:38 pm

The flood warning for Big Nance Creek at Courtland has been extended with the crest forecast increased to 21.5 feet, worsening the flood impact and making several streets impassable.

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