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Saban Center announces new partners for Tuscaloosa education and arts complex

Saban Center announces new partners for Tuscaloosa education and arts complex

| March 31, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

The Saban Center is expected to be a regional hub for science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) education.

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Current Tornado Watches

Current Tornado Watches

| March 31, 2023 @ 3:25 pm

Tornado Watches currently carpet an area from Iowa and southern Wisconsin all the way south into Northeast Texas and northwestern Louisiana this afternoon. We expect we will see tornado watches for parts of Alabama this evening and overnight.

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Severe Storms Move Into North Alabama Tonight

Severe Storms Move Into North Alabama Tonight

| March 31, 2023 @ 3:23 pm

TONIGHT: There is a “moderate risk” (level 4/5) of severe thunderstorms for the northwest corner of the state tonight, around the Shoals. An “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) extends to Scottsboro, Cullman, Jasper, and Reform. A “slight risk” (level 2/5) has been defined down to Anniston, Hoover, and Moundville… and a marginal risk (level 1/5) is in effect down to Alexander City, Prattville, and Thomasville.

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Tornado EMERGENCY in Little Rock

Tornado EMERGENCY in Little Rock

| March 31, 2023 @ 2:33 pm

A damaging tornado is passing through Northwest Little Rock and heading into North Little Rock. Make sure friends and family there know.

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Rare High Risk Areas Added to Day One Severe Weather Outlook

Rare High Risk Areas Added to Day One Severe Weather Outlook

| March 31, 2023 @ 2:23 pm

Today is a rare High Risk day for two areas northwest of Alabama, as close as Memphis and northern Mississippi. A level 4/5 risk (Moderate in SPC terminology) includes the Shoals area, with an Enhanced Risk (level 3/5) across much of northern and Northwest Alabama. Now is the time to review your severe weather safetly plan, set your safety kit out and check your alert reception devices. Monitor the weather closely this evening and overnight into Saturday morning.

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Midday Nowcast: Strong Storms Arrive Tonight

Midday Nowcast: Strong Storms Arrive Tonight

| March 31, 2023 @ 10:14 am

We have been dealing with some showers across North/Central Alabama through the morning hours. These will continue at times through the afternoon hours as it remains mostly cloudy and very warm as highs surge into the upper 70s and lower 80s.

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Can’t Miss Alabama: Step into spring with festive weekend attractions

Can’t Miss Alabama: Step into spring with festive weekend attractions

| March 31, 2023 @ 10:00 am

Plenty to do around the state this weekend. See what there is to do in this week’s Can’t Miss Alabama.

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Severe Storms Possible Late Tonight; Mostly Dry Weekend Ahead

Severe Storms Possible Late Tonight; Mostly Dry Weekend Ahead

| March 31, 2023 @ 5:53 am

TONIGHT: A dynamic weather system will bring an organized band of showers and thunderstorms into Alabama late tonight. SPC maintains an “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) of severe storms for areas north and west of a line from Madison to Jasper to Reform. A “slight risk” (level 2/5) extends as far south as I-59 (Gadsden, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa)… and a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) is down to Heflin, Clanton, and Thomasville.

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Check out 7 of Alabama’s best breakfast spots, according to food experts

Check out 7 of Alabama’s best breakfast spots, according to food experts

| March 30, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

Food lovers around the country know Alabama for its diverse types of barbecue, great Gulf seafood and sweet Chilton County peaches. Now it’s time to add breakfast to that menu.

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Severe Storms Possible Late Tomorrow Night Across Alabama

Severe Storms Possible Late Tomorrow Night Across Alabama

| March 30, 2023 @ 1:52 pm

SEVERE CLEAR: With a sunny sky, temperatures are mostly in the 70s across Alabama this afternoon. Tonight will be fair with a low in the 50s.

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Midday Nowcast: Sunny Thursday; Storms Late Friday Night

Midday Nowcast: Sunny Thursday; Storms Late Friday Night

| March 30, 2023 @ 10:30 am

After the morning chill, we are warming up nicely today, and by the end of the day many of us will be in the mid 70s under a sky full of sunshine.

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Alabama chef, restaurant advance to finals in James Beard Awards

Alabama chef, restaurant advance to finals in James Beard Awards

| March 30, 2023 @ 10:00 am

The James Beard Awards finals will once again have some Alabama flavor.

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Nice Warm-Up Today; Strong/Severe Storms Late Tomorrow Night

Nice Warm-Up Today; Strong/Severe Storms Late Tomorrow Night

| March 30, 2023 @ 5:50 am

COLD START: We have some scattered light frost across North Alabama early this morning with temperatures in the 30s. Oneonta has actually dipped below the freezing mark with 31 degrees just before daybreak. Look for a nice warm-up today with ample sunshine… the high will be in the 70s. Tomorrow will be another dry, mild day with a high in the 77-80 degree range.

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BLUEROOT is an Alabama restaurant rooted in female collaboration

BLUEROOT is an Alabama restaurant rooted in female collaboration

| March 29, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

“There’s something that is true in this town: Collaboration wins over competition every time,” says Jennifer Ryan, owner of BLUEROOT Co. “And the people who figure that out sooner, understand Birmingham.”

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