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More Strong Storms About to Move Into Northwest Alabama; Not Severe At This Time
Strong storms are approaching Northwest Alabama at this hour. They are not severe and are not expected to become severe.
Storms Approaching Northwest Alabama
Strong to severe storms will impact West Alabama’s Franklin, Marion and Lamar counties within the next 30 minutes, but should weaken rapidly as they move further into the state.
SPC Mesoscale Discussion: Severe Potential… Watch Possible 345…
Isolated 50-60 mph gusts, capable of wind damage, are possible with any supercell or stronger multicell early this evening. Although a severe thunderstorm watch will probably not be needed across north-central MS to the south of the existing watches, this area will be monitored.
Showers/Storms Remain Possible Tonight
RADAR CHECK: So far today showers and storms have been more widespread over the southern half of Alabama, where rain has been heavy in spots. Showers are more widely scattered over the northern counties… temperatures are mostly in the 80s.
Daily Climate Report for Birmingham: August 19th, 2018
The high in Birmingham for August 19th, 2018 was 86F. The low was 72F.
A Few Showers/Storms Today; Drier Air Begins To Arrive Tomorrow
ON THE MAPS: We have a deep upper trough for late summer over the nation’s mid-section this morning, driving a surface front in our direction. This setup will bring the risk of strong to severe storms to parts of the Mid-South today, with the primary threat for places like Little Rock and Memphis. SPC has a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) defined for the northwest corner of Alabama…
An Homage To The Heirloom Tomato
As fall approaches and prognosticating about football season replaces the siesta by the swimming pool, let’s take a moment to appreciate one pleasure that will soon be gone from our plates till next summer: the heirloom tomato.
Alabama Newscenter 2018 Football Preview: Alabama A&m University
Connell Maynor has made the rounds since he arrived in Huntsville in January to be the head football coach at Alabama A&M University.
Cedar & Sail’s Josh Pigford Is An Alabama Maker With An Itch For Working With His Hands
Cedar & Sail, Birmingham
On This Day In Alabama History: Alabama’s First Female Senator Was Seated
August 20, 1937: Dixie Bibb Graves, born just outside of Montgomery, took her seat in the U.S
Gadsden Homes Selling 35 Days Faster On Average Compared To Last July
Sales: According to the Valley Multiple Listing Service, Gadsden-area sales totaled 77 units during July, down 11.5 percent from 87 sales in the same month a year earlier. Similarly, July sales were down 25.2 percent compared to 103 sales in June. Results were 13.2 percent above the five-year July average of 68 sales. Two more resources to review: Quarterly Report and Annual Report.
Alabama Update at 12:30 p.m.: More Scattered Showers and Storms Expected Across Central Sections This Afternoon
Rain chances will remain higher than normal for the next three days for parts of Central and North Alabama, but don’t look for any major rainfall. Storms could be strong late tomorrow night across northwestern sections.
Daily Climate Report for Birmingham: August 18th, 2018
The high in Birmingham for August 18th, 2018 was 88F. The low was 75F.
Numerous Showers/Storms into Early Tuesday
The weather remains unsettled today and Monday with the potential for numerous showers and thunderstorms. A cold front is forecast to move through Alabama on Tuesday bringing a real change with much drier air by Wednesday and Thursday.
2 Firms Form Artificial Intelligence Joint Venture In Florence
Nevada-based Sierra Artificial Neural Networks announced plans to locate its headquarters in Florence and form a joint development partnership with IPWatch Systems Corp. to advance artificial intelligence products.
Phenix City Homes Continue To Sell Faster Than A Year Ago
Sales: According to the Phenix City Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service, Phenix City area residential sales totaled 125 units during July, up 50.6 percent from 83 sales in the same month a year earlier. July sales were up 19 percent compared to 105 sales in June. Results were 38.9 percent above the five-year July average of 90 sales. Two more resources to review: Quarterly Report and the Annual Report.
Nation’s Longest Single-site Kidney Chain Passes 100
To date, 101 living donors have changed the lives of 101 recipients as part of the nation’s longest ongoing single-center paired kidney transplant chain, which is underway at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
