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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.

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Beautiful But Very Warm This Afternoon

Beautiful But Very Warm This Afternoon

| October 13, 2024 @ 3:18 pm

Sunshine is dominating the skies across nearly all of North and Central Alabama this afternoon, except for the northeast corner of the area where a few cirrus clouds are floating overhead.

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Almost Summer-Like Weather Today; The Big Cooldown Starts Tomorrow

Almost Summer-Like Weather Today; The Big Cooldown Starts Tomorrow

| October 13, 2024 @ 7:06 am

While summer may try to take back over today, the big cool down happens starting on Monday. We may even see a few frost advisories issued for Wednesday and Thursday mornings.

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A Nice & Beautiful Saturday as We Cross Over into the Afternoon

A Nice & Beautiful Saturday as We Cross Over into the Afternoon

| October 12, 2024 @ 11:59 am

After temperatures starting off in the upper 40s to the lower 50s this morning, the morning has warmed quite nicely as we are seeing readings in the lower to mid 70s.

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Summer’s Last Stand This Weekend; The Big Cool Down Starts on Monday

Summer’s Last Stand This Weekend; The Big Cool Down Starts on Monday

| October 12, 2024 @ 6:56 am

While summer may try to take back over this weekend, the big cool down happens starting on Monday. We may even see a few frost advisories issued for Wednesday and Thursday mornings.

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Alabama gets high rankings in publication’s ‘Top States for Doing Business’ report

Alabama gets high rankings in publication’s ‘Top States for Doing Business’ report

| October 8, 2024 @ 11:09 am

Alabama has again demonstrated its commitment to fostering a thriving business environment, earning a No. 8 ranking in Area Development’s 2024 “Top States for Doing Business” report.

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A Long Stretch of Dry Weather Ahead; All Eyes on a Strengthening Milton

A Long Stretch of Dry Weather Ahead; All Eyes on a Strengthening Milton

| October 6, 2024 @ 6:57 am

We’ll have a few showers possible in southeast Central Alabama today, but most of us will stay dry with partly cloudy skies. A front moves in on Monday, and we’re tracking Tropical Storm Milton in the Gulf.

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TS Milton May Make Landfall as a Major Hurricane on Wednesday on the West Coast of Florida

TS Milton May Make Landfall as a Major Hurricane on Wednesday on the West Coast of Florida

| October 5, 2024 @ 4:11 pm

Tropical Storm Milton continues to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico and poses a significant risk of life-threatening impacts to the west coast of Florida next week.

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A Busy Tropical Update with Three Named Storms… Including TS Milton Over the Gulf of Mexico

A Busy Tropical Update with Three Named Storms… Including TS Milton Over the Gulf of Mexico

| October 5, 2024 @ 1:14 pm

Tropical Storm Milton has formed in the Gulf of Mexico with winds now at 40 mph. Milton is expected to strengthen as it moves north-northeast at 3 mph.

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Just After Midday, It’s Warm & Dry Across North/Central Alabama

Just After Midday, It’s Warm & Dry Across North/Central Alabama

| October 5, 2024 @ 12:54 pm

Just before 1pm, skies across much of North/Central Alabama were sunny with warm temperatures. The southeastern corner of the area has some cloud cover, but no rain is expected at this point.

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Tropical Storm Milton Forms in the Gulf of Mexico

Tropical Storm Milton Forms in the Gulf of Mexico

| October 5, 2024 @ 12:40 pm

Life-Threatening Impacts Possible for Florida’s West Coast Next Week The tropical depression in the Gulf has strengthened into Tropical Storm Milton, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. Milton is expected to intensify further, potentially bringing dangerous storm surge and winds to Florida’s west coast by midweek. Key Info: Location: 220 mi NNE of Veracruz, […]

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TD-14 Forms in the Southwestern Gulf of Mexico; Forecast to Strengthen and Bring Life-Threatening Impacts to Florida’s West Coast Next Week

TD-14 Forms in the Southwestern Gulf of Mexico; Forecast to Strengthen and Bring Life-Threatening Impacts to Florida’s West Coast Next Week

| October 5, 2024 @ 10:05 am

Satellite imagery shows that the low pressure area over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico has become better organized, leading to the initiation of advisories for Tropical Depression Fourteen.

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Advisories Will Be Starting at 10am for TD-14 Over the Southwestern Gulf of Mexico

Advisories Will Be Starting at 10am for TD-14 Over the Southwestern Gulf of Mexico

| October 5, 2024 @ 9:38 am

The National Hurricane Center has announced that they will start issuing advisories on Tropical Depression 14 which has organized enough to form a depression over the Southwestern Gulf of Mexico.

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It Will Finally Begin to Feel Like Fall Next Week

It Will Finally Begin to Feel Like Fall Next Week

| October 5, 2024 @ 7:02 am

Expect a sunny and mild week ahead with highs in the upper 70s to mid-80s, and cooler nights dipping into the low 50s by midweek. However, this weekend will remain quite warm.

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Late Morning Update: Radar Updates & a Busy Tropical Outlook

Late Morning Update: Radar Updates & a Busy Tropical Outlook

| September 28, 2024 @ 10:55 am

We continue to have a small chance of light showers for the northern 2/3rds of the state this weekend from the remnants of Helene. The tropics are busy and another Gulf storm is becoming a little more likely, according to the National Hurricane Center. We also have the latest for those big football games today.

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