The Alabama News Center — Alabama gets first of two future assault aircraft virtual prototypes
The Army has accepted its first MV-75 Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) virtual prototype (VP) at Alabama’s Redstone Arsenal.
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Scattered Storms Continue with a Brief Front and Some Heat Relief on the Way
Daily storms will remain a staple across Alabama through the weekend. A front early next week could briefly lower humidity levels before a return to unsettled summer weather.
Sun And Storms For The Weekend
RADAR CHECK: A few scattered showers and thunderstorms are over Alabama this afternoon… they are most numerous over the Tennessee Valley. Away from storms the sky is partly to mostly sunny with temperatures mostly in the upper 80s and low 90s.
Localized Severe Weather Possible This Afternoon Across Northern Alabama and Surrounding Areas
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a mesoscale discussion highlighting the potential for localized damaging winds this afternoon across parts of central and eastern Kentucky, middle and eastern Tennessee, northern Alabama, and extreme northwest Georgia.
Midday Nowcast: Muggy Days with Scattered Strong Storms
Big HEAT, Big STORMS, and yet again today, due to the high instability values across the state, the Storm Prediction Center has much of Alabama in a severe weather risk both today.
The Alabama News Center — The Ginger Root is a dining draw to this small Alabama town
If you’re not from Alabama’s Wiregrass region, there is a good chance you’ve never heard of the town of Samson in Geneva County. It’s not on an interstate or even a main road to the beaches.
Sun, Heat, Scattered Storms; Classic Summer Mix
MUGGY SUMMER DAYS: We have some pretty classic summer weather for Alabama and the Deep South through the weekend. Partly sunny days, highs in the 88-92 degree range, and the usual risk of “scattered, mostly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms”.
A Few Storms Tonight; Typical Summer Weather For The Weekend
RADAR CHECK: Showers are almost impossible to find across Alabama this afternoon; the rain overnight last night and early this morning helped to stabilize the atmosphere. Heat levels are also down; many communities are only in the mid to upper 80s with a partly to mostly sunny sky.
The Alabama News Center — Can’t Miss Alabama: Coca-Cola Amphitheater welcomes Thomas Rhett, Jason Isbell to the concert stage
There are plenty of things to see and do this weekend to get you ready for the Independence Day festivities next week. Check it out in this week’s Can’t Miss Alabama.
Midday Nowcast: Plenty of Humidity Will Allow for More Rain and Storms Later Today
Heat Advisories continue today for portions of Alabama as heat index values surge above 105°. Along with the heat, we have to deal with the threat of strong to severe storms due to the high instability values across the state.
Humid Days; Mix Of Sun And Storms
RADAR CHECK: A disturbance moving westward on the south side of the upper high to the north of Alabama brought widespread rain and storms to the state overnight. Rain is still falling over much of North Alabama at daybreak; some southeast counties are still seeing some rain as well.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Extended to 3 AM for Central Alabama Counties
Severe Thunderstorm Watch extended until 3 AM for 8 Central Alabama counties, including Selma, Clanton, Wetumpka, and Demopolis. Damaging winds and hail remain possible.
Strong Storms Moving Into Dallas, Lowndes, and Montgomery Counties
A line of severe storms is moving into Dallas, Lowndes, and Montgomery counties with 60 mph wind gusts, but weakening is expected soon.
Severe Thunderstorms Moving Through Pike and Bullock Counties
Severe thunderstorms with 60 mph winds are sweeping across Pike and Bullock counties this evening. Warning continues until 10 PM.
