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Alabama Power, Baron Institute team up to improve state’s weather data, electric system reliability

Alabama Power, Baron Institute team up to improve state’s weather data, electric system reliability

| May 31, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

As another hurricane season approaches, a partnership between Alabama Power and Baron Critical Weather Institute is aimed at gathering important weather data statewide to increase electric system safety, reliability and resiliency after storms.

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Showers Will Remain Scarce Across Alabama Through The Weekend

Showers Will Remain Scarce Across Alabama Through The Weekend

| May 31, 2023 @ 2:48 pm

RADAR CHECK: We have a few small, isolated showers across Alabama this afternoon moving northwest; these won’t last long and will all dissipate after sunset. Otherwise, we have a partly sunny sky with temperatures mostly in the 80s. Tonight will be fair with a low in the 60s.

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WeatherBrains 906:  Me and My Dumb Friends

WeatherBrains 906: Me and My Dumb Friends

| May 31, 2023 @ 1:00 pm

The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, Dr. Neil Jacobs, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

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Midday Nowcast: Great Weather for the Final Day of May

Midday Nowcast: Great Weather for the Final Day of May

| May 31, 2023 @ 10:25 am

Pretty routine weather for this final day of May across Alabama. Afternoon highs are ranging from the low to upper 80s across the state, while a few pop-up afternoon showers and storms are possible, most locations will remain dry.

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Longtime electric industry ‘spokesman’ Reddy Kilowatt got his start at Alabama Power

Longtime electric industry ‘spokesman’ Reddy Kilowatt got his start at Alabama Power

| May 31, 2023 @ 10:00 am

Reddy Kilowatt was born in Alabama. A cartoon character that ultimately became the “spokesman” for more than 300 electric utilities in the United States and abroad, Reddy was the most recognized trade symbol of the electric industry for more than half a century.

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Only Isolated Showers Around Through The Weekend

Only Isolated Showers Around Through The Weekend

| May 31, 2023 @ 5:34 am

TRENDING WARMER: We are forecasting highs in the 84-87 degree range across Alabama today, right at seasonal averages for the last day of May. The sky will be partly sunny, and a few isolated showers or storms could form this afternoon and early tonight. Chance of any one spot seeing rain is around 20 percent.

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Army aviation: honoring the past, transforming for the future

Army aviation: honoring the past, transforming for the future

| May 30, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

Some two decades after the first U.S. Army helicopter units arrived in Vietnam, Army aviation became a branch, on April 12, 1983.

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Warmer Days Ahead; Humidity Levels Creeping Up As Well

Warmer Days Ahead; Humidity Levels Creeping Up As Well

| May 30, 2023 @ 2:46 pm

THIS AFTERNOON: The sky is partly too mostly sunny across Alabama this afternoon with temperatures mostly in the 80-85 degree range, a little below average for late May. Nothing is showing up on radar at mid-afternoon, and most places will be dry through tonight. The low tomorrow morning will be in the 60s.

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Midday Nowcast: Terrific Tuesday Weather

Midday Nowcast: Terrific Tuesday Weather

| May 30, 2023 @ 10:15 am

Another gorgeous late May Day across Alabama with a mainly sunny sky, low humidity, and below average temperatures; upper 70s and lower 80s.

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Grab a pizza this: 6 Alabama cooks’ recipes put their own spin on the classic Italian-style pie

Grab a pizza this: 6 Alabama cooks’ recipes put their own spin on the classic Italian-style pie

| May 30, 2023 @ 10:00 am

Pizza is a beloved food that lends itself to an almost endless series of combinations, variations and hybrids.

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Warmer Days Ahead; Humidity Levels Slowly Rising

Warmer Days Ahead; Humidity Levels Slowly Rising

| May 30, 2023 @ 5:33 am

WARMING TREND AHEAD: Temperatures remain very pleasant across Alabama this morning… most North Alabama communities are in the 50s with a clear sky. Expect a partly to mostly sunny sky today with a high in the mid 80s; the average high for Birmingham on May 30 is 85.

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Experiencing Alabama is as easy as A, B, C

Experiencing Alabama is as easy as A, B, C

| May 29, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

Whether you’re new to the state or have lived here for a lifetime, there are many uniquely Alabama experiences, places and events that are worth exploring.

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Alabama’s Weather Stays Quiet; Gradual Warming Trend Ahead

Alabama’s Weather Stays Quiet; Gradual Warming Trend Ahead

| May 29, 2023 @ 1:55 pm

VERY PLEASANT MEMORIAL DAY: Temperatures remain below average across Alabama on this Memorial Day… the northern half of the state reports mostly mid to upper 70s, with low to mid 80s for the southern counties. Nothing on radar other than a few isolated showers over Mobile and Baldwin counties and the Florida Panhandle. Tonight will be mostly fair and pleasant with a low in the 57-64 degree range.

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Midday Nowcast: Incredible Memorial Day Weather

Midday Nowcast: Incredible Memorial Day Weather

| May 29, 2023 @ 9:51 am

Incredible weather for this final Monday of May with a mainly sunny sky and comfortable conditions…low humidity and highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s.

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