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Lazy, Late Summer Days: Future Forecaster Kyndall McGowan

Not much change in the day to day forecast this time of year as the ridge in place across the Southeast continues to be the main feature influencing our weather. It will be another mainly sunny day across Central Alabama as temperatures will climb well into the 90s. Humidity levels continue to be lower than they can be this time…

A Rinse and Repeat Forecast

LITTLE CHANGE IN THE FORECAST: The sky across Central Alabama will continue to be mainly sunny and that will allow temperatures to rise well into the 90s. The good news is that humidity levels aren’t bad with lower dew points remaining in place. Dry air heats up and cools off more effectively and that is why we are seeing such…

Staying Hot and Dry

STANDARD SUNNY SEPTEMBER WEATHER: For today and the rest of the week, expect generally dry weather for much of Alabama with temperatures above average. Many of us will see highs in the lower to mid 90s today with a good supply of sunshine. Average high for Montgomery this time of year is 90°, so temperatures are well above average, but…

Sunny, Dry, Hot Weather Pattern

RIDGE IN PLACE: Heading back to work today and the rest of the week, expect generally dry weather for much of Alabama with temperatures above average. Many of us will see highs in the mid 90s today with a good supply of sunshine, and then upper 90s are likely Wednesday. Average high for Montgomery this time of year is 90°,…

Hot and Dry Week Ahead

LABOR DAY: A generally dry pattern continues for today and we are forecasting mainly sunny conditions and highs in the lower to mid 90s. While the chance of rain won’t be zero, odds are very small of any one spot seeing shower, and we won’t mention it in the forecast. Overall, a pretty decent Labor Day for South/Central Alabama. REST…

Selma Teacher Arrested on Sex Charges with Student

A Selma High School teacher is now facing sex charges after police say she had a relationship with a student. Authorities say Charlaina Lee Wilson had intercourse with a 15-year-old student multiple times and at different locations, including on school grounds. Wilson is charged with school employee engaging in a sex acts with a student under the age of 19 years,…

Hermine Exits, Future Forecaster Jasmine Richardson

Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Tonight: Clearing sky, with a low around 73. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. East wind around 5 mph. Saturday Night: Partly…

Four Selma High School Students Arrested after Pregnant Student Attacked

Selma police say four students have been arrested after a pregnant classmate was attacked inside Selma High School. Police say the four students jumped the victim during class this morning. She was taken to the hospital, but no word yet on her or her baby’s condition. Police say two teachers who tried to break up the fight were also assaulted. All…

Gov. Bentley’s Request to Suspend Impeachment Hearings Declined

A key leader in the Alabama House of Representatives is turning down Governor Bentley’s request to suspend impeachment hearings. State Representative Mike Jones of Andalusia, who leads the House Judiciary Committee, issued an eight-page response denying the governor’s request. Governor Bentley’s attorneys had filed motions to try to stop the hearings. Jones also denied the governor’s request that certain committee…