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Alabama NewsCenter — Birmingham’s BuildUP awarded $3 million to expand skilled trades for high school students

Alabama NewsCenter — Birmingham’s BuildUP awarded $3 million to expand skilled trades for high school students

| November 28, 2023 @ 3:00 pm

BuildUP Community School in Birmingham will use a major national grant to expand programs that prepare high school youth for skilled trade careers and homeownership.

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Cold Night Ahead; Rain Returns Thursday Night Into Friday

Cold Night Ahead; Rain Returns Thursday Night Into Friday

| November 28, 2023 @ 2:52 pm

SEVERE CLEAR: Not a cloud in the sky across Alabama this afternoon; temperatures range from the upper 40s across the Tennessee Valley to the low 60s near the Gulf Coast. Tonight will be clear and cold; a freeze is likely all the way down to I-10. Most places will see lows in the mid to upper 20s. For some tonight will be the coldest night so far this season.

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Midday Nowcast: Sunny Days Before a Very Wet Weekend

Midday Nowcast: Sunny Days Before a Very Wet Weekend

| November 28, 2023 @ 10:02 am

Plenty of sunshine in the Alabama sky today, but despite the sunshine, it remains chilly outside with afternoon temperatures ranging from the upper 40s to mid 50s across the northern half of the state. Tonight, will be a very cold one with a widespread freeze for nearly the entire state.

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Alabama NewsCenter — $30 million EV training center in Alabama will support auto industry growth

Alabama NewsCenter — $30 million EV training center in Alabama will support auto industry growth

| November 28, 2023 @ 8:00 am

Alabama is building a $30 million workforce training center that will focus on electric vehicles (EVs) and emerging technologies, with the goal of positioning the state’s auto industry for the next chapter of its growth.

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Another Freeze Tonight; Rain Returns Thursday Night/Friday

Another Freeze Tonight; Rain Returns Thursday Night/Friday

| November 28, 2023 @ 5:46 am

Today will be another sunny day with highs mostly in the 50s, but the Tennessee Valley will hold in the 40s this afternoon. Tonight will feature a freeze all the way down to I-10; look for 20s over North/Central Alabama early tomorrow, with low 30s for the southern counties. It will be the coldest morning of the week.

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Alabama NewsCenter — Turn your Thanksgiving leftovers into a luscious Roasted Turkey, Feta & Cranberry Pizza

Alabama NewsCenter — Turn your Thanksgiving leftovers into a luscious Roasted Turkey, Feta & Cranberry Pizza

| November 27, 2023 @ 3:00 pm

Did you guys have a wonderful Thanksgiving? We had a great time. I didn’t take that many pictures or record any videos because I decided to take a little time away from social media to really enjoy my family and be present in the moment.

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Sub-Freezing Nights Ahead; Rain Returns Thursday Night/Friday

Sub-Freezing Nights Ahead; Rain Returns Thursday Night/Friday

| November 27, 2023 @ 2:46 pm

SUNNY, COOL NOVEMBER DAY: Temperatures are in the 40s over the northern half of the state this afternoon despite a sunny sky… low to mid 50s are observed over the southern counties. Tonight will be clear and cold with a freeze for much of North/Central Alabama; lows there will be in the 25-32 degree range for most communities.

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Midday Nowcast: Cold Despite Abundant Sunshine

Midday Nowcast: Cold Despite Abundant Sunshine

| November 27, 2023 @ 10:02 am

The clouds and showers from yesterday are out of here, and we are seeing sunshine in full supply across Alabama today. Despite the sunshine, it is much colder with highs in the 40s and 50s this afternoon.

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Alabama NewsCenter — 8 pumpkin recipes from Alabama cooks salute the versatility of a glorious gourd

Alabama NewsCenter — 8 pumpkin recipes from Alabama cooks salute the versatility of a glorious gourd

| November 27, 2023 @ 8:00 am

Whether as part of a main dish, in a dessert or as a snack, the abundance of pumpkins is one of the many reasons this is a favorite time of year for many of us.

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Cold, Dry Through Mid-Week; Rain Returns Thursday Night/Friday

Cold, Dry Through Mid-Week; Rain Returns Thursday Night/Friday

| November 27, 2023 @ 5:37 am

BRIGHTER, BUT COLD DAY: Sunshine returns in full force to Alabama today, but the day will be cold and breezy with highs in the 40s over the northern third of the state, with 50s to the south. A freeze is likely across all of North and Central Alabama tonight with lows in the 25-32 degree range early tomorrow. Wednesday morning will be a few degrees colder, with potential for freezing temperatures deep into South Alabama.

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Afternoon Forecast Update: Freezes in our Future

Afternoon Forecast Update: Freezes in our Future

| November 26, 2023 @ 2:08 pm

The next four nights will feature freezing temperatures across at least parts of our area. Next weekend looks wet.

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Sunday Weather Briefing Video:  A Few Showers Today, an Early Week Freeze, Rain and Storms for Friday

Sunday Weather Briefing Video: A Few Showers Today, an Early Week Freeze, Rain and Storms for Friday

| November 26, 2023 @ 7:00 am

After a few showers today across the area, the rest of the week looks dry and cool until Friday, when showers and storms will return.

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Alabama NewsCenter — ‘Fried, stewed or nude’ oysters at Wintzell’s are among 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama

Alabama NewsCenter — ‘Fried, stewed or nude’ oysters at Wintzell’s are among 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama

| November 25, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

There are many restaurants in Alabama that serve oysters in a variety of ways, and do it well. But there is one Alabama restaurant that is synonymous with oysters – Wintzell’s Oyster House.

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Fine Weather Played a Contributing Role in the Thanksgiving Day 1951 Deadly Train Wreck in Woodstock

Fine Weather Played a Contributing Role in the Thanksgiving Day 1951 Deadly Train Wreck in Woodstock

| November 25, 2023 @ 1:53 pm

Folks around Birmingham talked about that 1951 Thanksgiving wreck at Woodstock for years. Ironically, fine weather played a contributing role in the crash which killed 17 people.

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