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Dense fog advisory affecting Central Alabama Thursday morning
A dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 6:12 a.m. in effect until 9 a.m. for Dallas, Autauga, Lowndes, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock and Pike counties. The weather service comments, "Visibility as low a one quarter of a mile in dense fog." "Low visibility...
Aviation training takes off in rural communities with historic ties to flight
After attracting nearly $6 billion in new investment since 2020, Alabama’s rural counties are becoming a go-to location for companies involved in activities that include solar panel manufacturing, aluminum auto parts and graphite processing. And don’t forget flight training. In fact, two rural Alabama communities are hosting new...
Flood advisory issued for Lee and Macon counties until Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory at 5:38 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 8:45 p.m. for Lee and Macon counties. The weather service states, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas,"...
Pea-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms in Central Alabama Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 5:05 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 5:30 p.m. for Elmore, Montgomery and Macon counties. The storms are packing wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 5:05 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over...
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Macon County Saturday afternoon
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Saturday at 12:34 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 1 p.m. for Macon County. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 12:34 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Hardaway, or 8 miles southeast of Milstead,...
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