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Showers and thunderstorms over the Northwest Bahamas and the adjacent waters are associated with a trough of low pressure.
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Rare July “Cold” Front On The Way
SIGNIFICANT WEATHER CHANGES THIS WEEK: A blanket of moist air remains parked over Alabama today, and the radar is quiet this morning. Showers and storms will develop later today in scattered spots during the peak of the daytime heating process. We project a high today between 87 and 90 degrees for most communities.
HudsonAlpha Scientists Help Secure The Future Of Chocolate
Here’s a look at Brazilian cocoa pods and beans. These cocoa plantations are located in the south region of the state of Bahia, Brazil.
Afternoon Forecast Refresh: Scattered Showers and Storms Developing
Hot and humid this afternoon with scattered storms developing.
Daily Climate Report for Birmingham: July 20th, 2019
The high in Birmingham for July 20th, 2019 was 91F. The low was 73F.
Scattered Storms Mainly Northwest Alabama Today; Front Brings Relief from Heat by Midweek
Some relief from the excessive heat will be coming this week for much of the nation, including Alabama.
Birmingham Chef Dishes Up Soul Food With A Twist At The Preservery
The Preservery is based on the idea that each culture has its version of soul food, and sometimes they should meet on the same plate.
On This Day In Alabama History: Walter William Bankhead Was Born
Walter William Bankhead of Jasper served in the U.S. House of Representatives and was a successful lawyer and businessman.
Recipe: Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
Try a hearty serving of potato salad loaded with bacon and a savory ranch dressing.
Plenty of Rain and Storms Around
Showers and storms have been ongoing across portions of Alabama through the morning hours, and these continue to expand in coverage as we head into and through the afternoon, and many locations stand a pretty good chance of getting wet today.
More Storms Today, Cold Front Invades To Start The Workweek
We’ll keep an elevated chance of showers and thunderstorms in the forecast for today through the start of the workweek, but drier and cooler air will move in by mid-week.
Daily Climate Report for Birmingham: July 19th, 2019
The high in Birmingham for July 19th, 2019 was 87F. The low was 75F.
July 20,1969: One Giant Leap For Mankind
One of the great moments in human history came 50 years ago.
On This Day In Alabama History: Apollo 11 Lands On Moon With Alabama Boost
The first full engine assembly static firing is seen at Marshall Space Flight Center’s static test tower in Huntsville in May 1960.
Relive Apollo Era’s Technologies And People Through UAH Archives
The Salmon Library has 40 linear feet of NASA documents from the 1960s and early ’70s.
Heavy Rain For Parts Of Alabama
FLOODING ISSUES FOR EAST ALABAMA: Very high precipitable water values, combined with a weak disturbance aloft led to slow moving thunderstorms developing over parts of Alabama this morning. Significant flooding was reported in Calhoun County.
