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Midday Nowcast: Hot Today, Lower Humidity this Weekend
Ryan Stinnett | August 9, 2024 @ 10:09 am
Rain chances are near zero today, but an isolated, pop-up shower or storm is always possible during the summer time in Alabama. Highs today are in the low and mid 90s across much of the state.
Newly opened Magnolia Point restaurant brings beachside nostalgia to Birmingham, Alabama
Alabama News Center | August 9, 2024 @ 8:00 am
Magnolia Point, the latest dining concept by Alabama restaurant mogul Nick Pihakis, brings the beach to Birmingham in a historic setting.
Humidity Levels Drop Over The Weekend; Cooler Nights
James Spann | August 9, 2024 @ 5:24 am
MOSTLY DRY WEATHER CONTINUES: The chance of any one spot seeing rain across Alabama today remains 10 percent or less; with a partly sunny sky we project a high in the low 90s for most places this afternoon. We note the average high for Birmingham on August 9 is 91.
A Look at the Tropics: Debby and Something New?
Jen Narramore | August 8, 2024 @ 8:13 pm
We are still talking about Debby on this Thursday evening….and we may have something new on the horizon.
Isolated Showers Over East Alabama; Lower Humidity By The Weekend
James Spann | August 8, 2024 @ 3:06 pm
RADAR CHECK: We note a few small, isolated showers over the eastern third of Alabama this afternoon; the rest of the state is dry. Clouds cover much of West Alabama, where temperatures are only in the 80s. Where the sun is out over the eastern and southern counties temperatures are in the low to mid 90s.
Thursday Afternoon Tropical Update: A Tornado and Significant Flood Threat Continues with Debby; Active Hurricane Season Likely to Continue
Jen Narramore | August 8, 2024 @ 1:25 pm
Quick update this afternoon on Debby. As of the 1pm CDT update, the center of Debby was centered about 55 miles ESE of Charlotte, NC. Max winds at 40 mph. It is moving NNE at 10 mph. An increase in forward speed is still forecast and by Saturday, Debby will be over Atlantic Canada.
Midday Nowcast: Improvements in the Drought across Alabama
Ryan Stinnett | August 8, 2024 @ 10:29 am
For today and tomorrow highs will be in the mid 90s across much of the state. Rain chances are near zero each day as well, but an isolated, pop-up shower or storm is always possible.
Gov. Ivey announces appointments to the Alabama Growth Alliance
Alabama News Center | August 8, 2024 @ 9:30 am
Gov. Kay Ivey today announced the appointment of eight distinguished business leaders to the Alabama Growth Alliance, a key initiative aimed at supporting efforts to drive economic growth and innovation through the governor’s new economic development strategy.
Thursday Morning Debby Update: Numerous Flash Flood Warnings in the Carolinas
Jen Narramore | August 8, 2024 @ 8:26 am
Tropical storm Debby made a second landfall during the wee hours of the morning near Bulls Bay, SC. It is starting to pick up the pace at 7 mph. A continued acceleration is expected and Debby will be in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Friday and Atlantic Canada on Saturday.
Lower Humidity Levels This Weekend; Showers Remain Scarce
James Spann | August 8, 2024 @ 5:39 am
HOT SUMMER WEATHER: Alabama’s weather won’t change much through tomorrow with mostly sunny hot afternoons; highs will be in the 91-95 degree range. Odds of any one place seeing a shower remain 10 percent or less as the dry pattern continues.
Debby Remains Off the SC Coast…But Not For Long
Jen Narramore | August 7, 2024 @ 8:01 pm
The latest advisory from the NHC keeps the maximum winds near 60 mph. It is slowly moving to the north at 3 mph. The center is 40 miles ESE of Charleston, SC.
Heat Levels Come Down A Bit This Weekend; Dry Pattern Continues
James Spann | August 7, 2024 @ 2:55 pm
HOT SUMMER DAY: Temperatures are in the 90s across Alabama this afternoon with a partly to mostly sunny sky. A few tiny, isolated showers have formed, but most of the state is dry. Tonight will be fair with a low in the 70s.
Afternoon Debby Update: Stronger Winds Found; Another Landfall by Thursday AM
Jen Narramore | August 7, 2024 @ 1:09 pm
Currently, the storm continues the slow movement at 3 mph to the northeast. Weak steering currents continue promote the crawl. The combination of a ridge east of Debby and a trough near the Great Lakes will help bring in a northward movement and an eventual acceleration. A second landfall along the South Carolina coast is expected sometime Thursday morning.
Midday Nowcast: Very Hot Hump Day
Ryan Stinnett | August 7, 2024 @ 10:14 am
Highs are in the upper 90s and low 100s expected today with a mainly sunny sky across Alabama. For tomorrow and Friday highs return to the mid 90s across much of the state.
