HOT, DRY AFTERNOON: Temperatures are mostly between 88 and 92 degrees across Alabama at mid-afternoon with sunshine in full supply. The sky will stay mostly clear tonight; the low early tomorrow will be in the upper 60s for most places.
As we approach summertime we will discuss a topic about deserts, which are often associated with hot and dry conditions.
As of 11:45 am, temperatures have already jumped up into the 80s across Central Alabama.
As of 9:00 am, skies are mostly clear across Central Alabama on this beautiful Wednesday morning, but be prepared for hot temperatures this afternoon and into the early evening hours.
HIGHS STAY IN THE 90s: A strong upper ridge across the Southeast U.S. will deflect rain producing systems north of us through the holiday weekend. Strong sinking air associated with the ridge will generally prevent afternoon showers and storms from forming… although we could see a brief shower later today around Muscle Shoals in the northwest corner of the state.
The University of Alabama has been awarded a $1.4 million grant from the Alabama Power Foundation to support business innovation, entrepreneurship, small business growth and talent retention in the state.
The official start of summer is a month away, but down South, the weather is heating up and air conditioners are cranking up. Warm weather is here to stay so don’t let your energy use rise while the outside temperature does. Take a look at these tips to help keep energy use down while maintaining your cool.
Nascar Holdings Inc. agreed to buy International Speedway Corp. for about $2 billion in cash, more tightly combining two companies already controlled by the France family.
May 22, 1957: Sylvan Springs is located northwest of the town of Pleasant Grove in Jefferson County near Birmingham
Alabama Public Television is producing a series of videos titled “Alabama Legacy Moments” that offer a quick history of the people, places and stories that have defined Alabama. Done in conjunction with the ongoing bicentennial celebration of the state that concludes in December 2019, the short pieces should inspire you to learn more about the rich history of Alabama. “Alabama Legacy Moments” are sponsored by the Alabama Bicentennial Commission and the Alabama Broadcasters Association.
HOT, DRY PATTERN: With a sunny sky this afternoon, temperatures are close to 90 degrees across the great state of Alabama. And, as a strong upper high continues to strengthen, heat levels will build through the rest of the week. Mostly sunny days, fair nights through Friday. The high tomorrow and Thursday will be in the low 90s, followed by mid 90s Friday. All of the big rain producing systems will be shunted well to the west and north of Alabama.
We have mostly clear skies out there as we have reached 12:30 pm on this beautiful but hot Tuesday.
HERE COMES THE HEAT: A strong upper ridge will build across the Deep South in coming days, and will set the stage for the hottest weather so far this year for Alabama. The system that produced severe thunderstorms and flooding over the Southern Plains last night will pass well to the north.
Airbus SE will enhance the capabilities of the A220 single-aisle jet it acquired last year from Bombardier Inc. in a bid to challenge Boeing Co. by opening up potential new routes.
A data analysis study conducted by the University of Alabama Center for Advanced Public Safety using recently released 2018 Alabama crash data showed crash victims who die are often reported as not wearing a seat belt.
