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Potential Tropical Cyclone 6 Designated…Expected to Become a Hurricane

Potential Tropical Cyclone 6 Designated…Expected to Become a Hurricane

| September 8, 2024 @ 4:32 pm

The NHC has initiated advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone Six, which is expected to organize into Tropical Storm Francine by tomorrow, potentially becoming a hurricane before making landfall along the Louisiana coast on Wednesday evening, with increasing wind shear possibly limiting its intensification.

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Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association announces winners of inaugural Road Trip Photo Contest

Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association announces winners of inaugural Road Trip Photo Contest

| September 8, 2024 @ 4:00 pm

When Anna Stanley snapped a photo of her 1-year-old daughter, Avery, with the Good Shepherd Statue, a roadside attraction in the north Tuscaloosa County community of Samantha, she planned to submit the photo into the inaugural Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association’s Road Trip Photo Contest.

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12z GFS Stronger, Faster with Invest 91L in the Gulf

12z GFS Stronger, Faster with Invest 91L in the Gulf

| September 8, 2024 @ 1:00 pm

Confidence is increasing that the disturbance in the southwestern Gulf will become a tropical storm or hurricane and turn northeast toward the Louisiana coast, making landfall at midweek. Alabama will get rain, gusty winds, and high rip current risks along the coast.

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Site Selection recognizes Alabama Power as a Top Utility in Economic Development

Site Selection recognizes Alabama Power as a Top Utility in Economic Development

| September 8, 2024 @ 12:00 pm

Site Selection magazine has once again honored Alabama Power as a Top Utility in Economic Development, recognizing the company’s diverse and extensive economic development efforts.

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Advisories, Watches, and Warnings Likely Later Today on 91L in the Gulf

Advisories, Watches, and Warnings Likely Later Today on 91L in the Gulf

| September 8, 2024 @ 10:48 am

A tropical depression will like form sometime between in the next 24-48 hours.

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Recipe: Old-Fashioned Salmon Patties

Recipe: Old-Fashioned Salmon Patties

| September 8, 2024 @ 9:00 am

Salmon patties are a classic Southern dish made from canned salmon, breadcrumbs or crackers and a few simple seasonings. They’re formed into patties and fried until golden brown.

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Sunday Morning Weather Briefing Video: All Eyes on Gulf of Mexico

Sunday Morning Weather Briefing Video: All Eyes on Gulf of Mexico

| September 8, 2024 @ 7:00 am

Drier and cooler air prevails this morning, and Alabama should be dry through Wednesday, but rain and wind will increase by Thursday as what will be Tropical Storm Francine moves northward toward the coast of Louisiana this week.

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Alabama, industry leaders highlight AMP Center’s impact on EV industry

Alabama, industry leaders highlight AMP Center’s impact on EV industry

| September 7, 2024 @ 4:00 pm

The AMP Center in Tuscaloosa was founded through a partnership among the University of Alabama, Alabama Power and Mercedes-Benz U.S. International to create a premier research and development hub for electric vehicle and mobility innovation.

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Now There’s Three; Business Picking Up In The Tropics

Now There’s Three; Business Picking Up In The Tropics

| September 7, 2024 @ 2:56 pm

All eyes will be focused on the Gulf as a tropical low now has a high chance for development next week.

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University of Alabama System Board of Trustees elects Myla Calhoun as new member

University of Alabama System Board of Trustees elects Myla Calhoun as new member

| September 7, 2024 @ 12:00 pm

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees unanimously elected Myla Calhoun to represent the Sixth Congressional District during its meeting on Sept. 5.

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Some Clouds Hanging Around; Can’t Beat The Temperatures Heading to Midday

Some Clouds Hanging Around; Can’t Beat The Temperatures Heading to Midday

| September 7, 2024 @ 11:15 am

Some have sunshine, but others have some clouds to deal with. The big question is… will we have a few showers across the area today. Here are my latest thoughts.

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Can’t Miss Alabama: Inaugural Bham Foodie Fest to take place this weekend

Can’t Miss Alabama: Inaugural Bham Foodie Fest to take place this weekend

| September 7, 2024 @ 8:00 am

Get ready for a culinary experience like no other as the inaugural Bham Foodie Fest takes over historic Sloss Furnaces Saturday, Sept. 7, from noon to 6 p.m.

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A Mainly Dry Weekend Ahead, But Wet Weather Returns Midweek

A Mainly Dry Weekend Ahead, But Wet Weather Returns Midweek

| September 7, 2024 @ 5:00 am

We’re set to dry out for the weekend, but we could see some wet weather moving in as we head through the workweek, especially from Wednesday through Friday.

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Tropics Update:  Then There Were Two….

Tropics Update: Then There Were Two….

| September 6, 2024 @ 7:11 pm

Taking a quick look at the tropics to see what is being monitored.  Most of the week there have been anywhere from 3, 4 and even 5 areas of disorganized showers and storms being monitored by the NHC.  With the latest outlook, we are down to two main areas, and one has a chance of developing into a tropical depression sometime next week.

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