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Standard Summer Alabama Weather

FOR TUESDAY: Not much change in the forecast, a mix of sun and clouds, with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing in the heat of the day. Once again, a few storms could be strong and dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning can be expected as with any typical summertime thunderstorm. Highs will once again be in the lower to mid 90s. WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY: Little…

SEC Media Days: Day 1 Features Auburn’s Gus Malzahn

Auburn head football coach Gus Malzahn was one of the featured coaches for day one of SEC Media Days in Hoover. He is trying to bounce back after a disappointing 2015 season, in which the Tigers finished 7-6 (2-6 in SEC). Alabama News Network sports director Vince Lennon and sports analyst John Longshore talked about how Malzahn dealt with some…

Woman Charged with Leaving Baby in Car

Montgomery police say they have charged a woman with leaving a baby inside a car. Police say they and fire medics responded to the 800 block of Ann Street about 10 a.m. on Saturday after the baby was discovered unattended in a vehicle. Police say the windows had been left cracked, and the vehicle was unlocked. Police say 33-year-old Javonda…

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey Talks about Shootings at SEC Media Days

Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey scrapped much of his planned speech at the league’s annual media days to decry the wave of shootings across the country. The second-year commissioner said Monday this is “one of those times in our nation where we weep, we mourn, for those families and cities who have experienced loss.” Sankey said the shooting in Dallas…

ASU to Host Anti-Crime Town Hall Meeting and Block Party

  Alabama State University has announced that it will host an anti-crime and anti-violence citywide town hall meeting and block party on Wednesday. The university says the idea is to bring the public and law enforcement together to have a meaningful dialogue. The event will be held at 6 p.m. at the corner of Pleasant and West Jeff Davis Avenues. Montgomery’s top…

Abortion Clinics Want Judge to Block New Alabama Restrictions

Lawyers for abortion providers have asked a federal judge to block new Alabama laws that ban abortion clinics near schools as well as the procedure most commonly used in the second trimester. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson scheduled a Monday telephone conference on the request for a temporary restraining order. The laws, unless blocked by the court, will go into…

Hot, Humid, with Daily Rumbles of Thunder

A stormy Sunday across much of South/Central Alabama. Many areas across the area received much needed rainfall, and some received less than needed. WHAT TO EXPECT FOR MONDAY: Unsettled weather for another day as a weakness in the upper air pattern is continuing to hover near the area. With a more sun than clouds and thunderstorms expected, temperatures will be…

Better Rain Chances for the Weekend

WEEKEND WEATHER: The ridge weakens, opening the door for the return of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Best chance of a passing shower or storm will come during the afternoon and evening hours, but we can’t rule out a late night or morning shower. Highest coverage will come Sunday, but even then it won’t rain everywhere due to the scattered nature…

Very Hot Days Ahead

LOWER RAIN CHANCES, HOTTER TEMPERATURES: The upper trough that has helped produce better rain chances the last few days across the state has shifted east and the upper ridge is strengthening across Alabama today. That means showers and storms will be fewer in number, and heat levels are headed higher. With a partly to mostly sunny sky, we expect highs…