RADAR CHECK: A large mass of rain covers much of Central Alabama this afternoon… we note heavier thunderstorms developing over South Alabama ahead of a surface front draped across the state. Heavy rain is moving into Montgomery as I write this at mid-afternoon. Storms are below severe limits, and temperatures are well below average for early August. Birmingham reports 78 degrees at 3p CT… the average high for August 2 is 91.
Fans of the classic novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” can visit the courtroom at the Monroe County Museum, which was the model for the courtroom in the film version.
A rare mid-summer front continues to slowly sink south through the state today. This boundary will be the focal point for numerous showers and storms today and tonight across the state.
Bald eagle Spirit was brought to Auburn’s Southeastern Raptor Center in the late 1990s with an injured wing and beak. Because of permanent beak damage, she was found to be nonreleasable.
RARE AUGUST FRONT: A “cold front” north of I-20 this morning… you don’t see those around here that often in early August. North of the front, the air is drier, and temperatures are in the mid 60s in many places. But, to the south, humid air lingers with temperatures in the 70s. We have a cluster of showers and storms riding along the front over West Alabama just before daybreak.
At 931 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding.
At 910 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Myrtlewood to Consul, moving south at 10 mph.
Prepare a quick and easy meal on a busy weeknight. If you desire, substitute penne pasta with a pasta of your choice. Serve with a salad or your favorite side dish.
