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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning Remains In Effect Until 11:00 AM CDT For Southeastern Marengo County

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning Remains In Effect Until 11:00 AM CDT For Southeastern Marengo County

| June 7, 2019 @ 10:48 am

At 10:47 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Freddie Jones Field to Surginer, moving east at 40 mph.

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A Line Of Strong Thunderstorms Will Affect Marengo County

A Line Of Strong Thunderstorms Will Affect Marengo County

| June 7, 2019 @ 9:58 am

At 9:57 AM CDT, Radar Indicated Strong Thunderstorms Were Located Along A Line Extending From Near Kinterbish To Near Lisman To Near Toxey To Near Gilbertown. Movement Was East At 40 Mph. These Storms Are Expected To Move In To Marengo County By 10:15 AM CDT. Winds In Excess Of 40 Mph Are Possible With These Storms.

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Strong Storms Moving Into The Southwestern Parts Of The Area

Strong Storms Moving Into The Southwestern Parts Of The Area

| June 7, 2019 @ 9:52 am

A batch of strong to severe thunderstorms are now starting to enter the southwestern parts of Alabama and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is currently in effect for parts of Choctaw County until 10:15 am this morning.

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Significant Weather Advisory For Sumter County Until 10:15 AM CDT

Significant Weather Advisory For Sumter County Until 10:15 AM CDT

| June 7, 2019 @ 9:24 am

At 9:19 AM CDT, Doppler Radar Was Tracking Strong Thunderstorms Along A Line Extending From Near Prismatic To Near Middleton To Near De Soto. Movement Was East At 35 Mph. This Line Is Expected To Cross The Alabama State Line And Enter Extreme Southwestern Sumter County With By 9:45 AM CDT. Winds In Excess Of 40 Mph Will Be Possible With These Storms.

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Strong Storms Over Eastern Mississippi Will Move Into West Alabama Before 10 a.m.

Strong Storms Over Eastern Mississippi Will Move Into West Alabama Before 10 a.m.

| June 7, 2019 @ 8:53 am

A complex of strong to severe storms moving across eastern Mississippi will enter West Alabama’s Choctaw and Sumter Counties before 10 a.m.

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SPC Mesoscale Discussion: Severe Potential… Watch Unlikely

SPC Mesoscale Discussion: Severe Potential… Watch Unlikely

| June 7, 2019 @ 8:52 am

Bowing segment, capable of isolated damaging wind gusts, may continue for a few more hours. The sparse nature of the damaging wind threat suggests that a WW issuance is not likely at this time.

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Occasional Rain Through Monday

Occasional Rain Through Monday

| June 7, 2019 @ 5:52 am

WET PATTERN CONTINUES: A deep layer of tropical moisture will persist over Alabama through the weekend, meaning a continued wet pattern with occasional showers and thunderstorms daily. SPC has the southern two-thirds of the state in a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe storms for today.

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Remembering D-Day: Birmingham Resident’s Father Fought At Normandy, Lived To Tell The Tale

Remembering D-Day: Birmingham Resident’s Father Fought At Normandy, Lived To Tell The Tale

| June 7, 2019 @ 5:00 am

Charles Webster was awarded the Bronze Star for his heroic service during the battle.

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From The Archives: Alabama Power Employees Serving In World War II Write Back To Coworkers

From The Archives: Alabama Power Employees Serving In World War II Write Back To Coworkers

| June 7, 2019 @ 5:00 am

Letters from Europe and Asia were sent to Powergrams editor back home.

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Mercedes Special Drives Onto 100 Dishes To Eat In Alabama Before You Die

Mercedes Special Drives Onto 100 Dishes To Eat In Alabama Before You Die

| June 7, 2019 @ 5:00 am

This Mexican feast is named after mama.

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On This Day In Alabama History: Motorcycle Racer Gene Walker Was Born

On This Day In Alabama History: Motorcycle Racer Gene Walker Was Born

| June 7, 2019 @ 5:00 am

The Birmingham native became a champion and world record holder.

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Bearing Fruit: Clanton Blossoms Amidst Reign As Alabama Peach Capital

Bearing Fruit: Clanton Blossoms Amidst Reign As Alabama Peach Capital

| June 7, 2019 @ 5:00 am

There Is more to this town In the heart of the state than fuzzy fruit.

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