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Matthew Nearing Florida; Alabama Stays Dry

Matthew Nearing Florida; Alabama Stays Dry

| October 6, 2016 @ 3:36 pm

STILL DRY: Before we get into the details on Hurricane Matthew, we note that there still isn’t much hope for Alabama in terms of beneficial rain. A very dry pattern for the next 10 days with warm afternoons and pleasant nights. Highs in the 80s through the weekend, then in the 70s early next week. […]

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Matthew Moves Closer to FL, While Central AL is Still Warm & Dry

Matthew Moves Closer to FL, While Central AL is Still Warm & Dry

| October 6, 2016 @ 12:40 pm

HURRICANE MATTHEW: As of 11:00 AM CDT, Hurricane Matthew has returned to category 4 strength, with 140 MPH maximum sustained winds, and with a minimum pressure of 940 mb. Movement at this time is northwest at 14 MPH. Current forecast track from the NHC continues to have the eye of Matthew moving to the northwest […]

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Matthew Impact – Florida Atlantic Coast

Matthew Impact – Florida Atlantic Coast

| October 6, 2016 @ 7:26 am

Hurricane Matthew will bring life threatening conditions to the immediate Florida Atlantic coast late tonight and tomorrow… The main concern is the coastal area from roughly West Palm Beach north to Daytona Beach; this is what can be expected there. STORM SURGE: A surge of 6 to 9 feet is likely, which will bring coastal […]

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Drought Worsens In Alabama; Matthew Nearing Florida

Drought Worsens In Alabama; Matthew Nearing Florida

| October 6, 2016 @ 6:21 am

DRY THROUGH NEXT WEEK: News is not good for a parched state of Alabama; we see no significant chance of rain for at least the next 10 days. A “stage two” drought advisory is now in effect for Birmingham Water Works customers, and the Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a Fire Danger Warning for 46 […]

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