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Archive for January 27th, 2021

Alabama NewsCenter — Auto Supplier Valeo Plans Manufacturing Site in Alabama With 70 Jobs

Alabama NewsCenter — Auto Supplier Valeo Plans Manufacturing Site in Alabama With 70 Jobs

| January 27, 2021 @ 6:00 pm

Automotive supplier Valeo North America announced that it will invest $5 million in a facility in Jefferson County, creating 70 jobs and providing another boost to the Birmingham region’s presence in the auto manufacturing industry.

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WeatherBrains 784:  A Little East Of Schnockered

WeatherBrains 784: A Little East Of Schnockered

| January 27, 2021 @ 3:59 pm

You ready for Episode 784? We have a friend of the podcast Jeff Craven! He is the Chief of the Statistical Modeling Branch at the Meteorological Development Laboratory & former President of the NWA.

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Colder Air Arrives Tonight; Dry Tomorrow/Friday

Colder Air Arrives Tonight; Dry Tomorrow/Friday

| January 27, 2021 @ 2:57 pm

THIS AFTERNOON: Clouds cover much of Alabama this afternoon, although there are thin spots in the overcast over the southern half of the state. Temperatures are mostly in the 50s, and there are patches of light rain and drizzle on radar. Precipitation ends this evening, and the sky will clear late tonight as drier air works into the state behind a cold front.

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Alabama NewsCenter — 2021 SEC Media Days to Be Held in Alabama July 19-22

Alabama NewsCenter — 2021 SEC Media Days to Be Held in Alabama July 19-22

| January 27, 2021 @ 2:00 pm

The Southeastern Conference said Tuesday that SEC Football Media Days in 2021 is being moved from Nashville to Hoover at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham Wynfrey Hotel July 19-22.

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A Look At Our Weather As We Approach the Midday Hour

A Look At Our Weather As We Approach the Midday Hour

| January 27, 2021 @ 11:19 am

Radar just after 11:00 am shows that nearly all of North/Central Alabama had dried out with the only exception being the extreme northwest corner of the area where a few very light showers are showing up.

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Alabama NewsCenter — Alabama Power Storm Team Responds to Tornado, Severe Weather Damage

Alabama NewsCenter — Alabama Power Storm Team Responds to Tornado, Severe Weather Damage

| January 27, 2021 @ 10:00 am

The state’s first tornado of the year touched down in Fultondale late Monday night, causing a fatality, injuries, and damage to homes and businesses in the community just north of Birmingham.

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Fultondale Tornado Rated EF-3 With Peak Winds Estimated at 150 MPH

Fultondale Tornado Rated EF-3 With Peak Winds Estimated at 150 MPH

| January 27, 2021 @ 8:46 am

Central Alabama was involved within a warm sector area during the night of January 25th, 2021, featuring dew points in the low to mid-60s and surface-based instability reaching as high as 1,200 J/kg.

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Periods Of Rain Today; Colder Air Moves In This Afternoon/Tonight

Periods Of Rain Today; Colder Air Moves In This Afternoon/Tonight

| January 27, 2021 @ 5:39 am

WET AT TIMES TODAY: Clouds will cover Alabama today, and periods of rain will continue with the approach a cold front. There could be a rumble of thunder somewhere, but no severe storms are expected, and additional rain amounts today will be generally 1/2 inch or less. Temperatures will begin to fall this afternoon over the northern third of the state as colder air pushes in behind the front.

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