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Showers and some heavy summertime storms build into Alabama's forecast again through the weekend
A round of rain will move into western and southwestern Alabama overnight through Thursday morning. More showers and storms will be likely in the days ahead for North and Central Alabama. Check the video forecast for the latest. SHOWERS POSSIBLE. The forecast shifts from near perfection on Wednesday to a...
Alabama to knock down 110-year-old dam, freeing waterway for Gulf sturgeon
One of Alabama’s oldest hydroelectric dams is slated to be torn down, thanks to a collaboration between federal and state wildlife authorities, universities and non-profit groups. The Elba Hydroelectric Dam in Coffee County was finished in 1913 and provided electricity to southeast Alabama cities like Troy and Dothan when...
ALDOT announces state grants for two municipal airports
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Alabama Department of Transportation announced Friday it has awarded over $300,000 in state funding to two municipal airports for improvements. The Bay Minette Municipal Airport Authority in Baldwin County will receive $226,127 for pavement maintenance to the northwest apron of the airport. The...
Over 70,000 Alabamians impacted by initial power outages
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Severe weather across central Alabama has led to thousands of residents suffering from power outages Monday. According to Alabama Power, 15,620 customers are experiencing power outages as of 9:50 p.m. Monday. At 6:45 a.m., there were 78,501 customers impacted without power. Additional scattered showers and storms develop this afternoon into this […]
Here are some reminders after storms cause downed powerlines, trees across North Alabama
Following overnight severe weather, drivers are asked to use caution as several downed trees and powerlines have been reported across North Alabama early Monday morning. Customers are reminded not to approach or drive over downed power lines, or to attempt to remove trees or debris from power lines. These situations should be reported to 256-535-4448.
High risk of rip currents along Alabama beaches on Memorial Day
The Gulf of Mexico is not a welcoming place for beachgoers today. The National Weather Service in Mobile is warning that that is a high risk of rip currents along Alabama and northwest Florida beaches, and swimming in the Gulf is a very bad idea. A high rip current risk...
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