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Showers and Storms Remain a Threat

Wednesday was a very active weather day across the state and the Southeast. We dealt with several severe thunderstorm warnings and tornado watches, but thankfully the worst of the weather stayed well to the north of our viewing area. CHRISTMAS EVE: It remains a warm and unsettled weather pattern over the state. Though the severe weather threat is lower today,…

Santa Claus Visits Alabama News Network

The big man in red hears from kids about they want for Christmas.

Christmas Day is almost here!  Santa Claus took time out of his busy schedule to appear on Alabama News Network.  Area children were able to visit with Santa and tell him what they hope to see under the tree Christmas Day. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News, Video

Potential Severe Weather Threat Tonight

Another wet start to the day across South-Central Alabama. Showers and a few storms are moving across the area this morning. No severe weather currently, and most of the day, should be severe weather free in South Alabama. We are forecasting temperatures to climb from the 60s this morning into the mid-70s this afternoon. SEVERE WEATHER SET-UP: Southerly flow is…

No Room at the Inn Letter Delivered to Governor Bentley

Church leaders from across the state are asking Governor Bentley to reconsider his stance on allowing Syrian refugees into the state. This comes after the governor announced in November that he was not allowing refugees into the state because he perceived their presence as a threat after the attacks in Paris. Judith Comer is an Episcopal priest who has lived…

Unseasonably Warm, Strong Storms Likely

It was a very wet night across Alabama as very heavy rainfall impacted all locations across South Alabama. Montgomery received just under one inch of rain, while some locations received over two inches. FOR TODAY: We are seeing the rain and storms exit the state, but the clouds are hanging around. It is a very warm start to the day…

Warm and Unsettled Week of Weather

It is going to be a very busy week in the weather department as unseasonably warm weather, showers and storms, and the threat of severe weather highlight our forecast. First off, the winter solstice occurs tonight at 10:49 PM CST. That means winter officially arrives tonight. However, it is not going to be feeling like winter as a warming trend…

Feeling Like December

CLEAR & COLD: A cold front moved through the state yesterday pushing the showers and clouds out, and delivering much colder air. Temperatures to start our Friday are over twenty degrees colder than Thursday morning. We are seeing some low and mid-level clouds across South Alabama this morning, but those will be clearing out during the morning hours. For the…

CLOUDS DEPARTING, WEEKEND COLD SNAP

FOR TONIGHT: The sky will continue to clear and it will be much colder as temperatures fall into the upper 30s for our northern counties, and 40s in our southern counties. COLDER DAYS AHEAD: High pressure will settle into the eastern U.S. and allow cold and dry weather to settle in as well. This high pressure will also produce subsidence,…

STORMS OVERNIGHT THEN TURNING COLDER

STRONG STORMS TONIGHT: An area of low pressure will lift north out of the Gulf of Mexico tonight, out ahead of a cold front that is moving into the Southeast. Wind shear and warm, moist air will move in over Alabama and there is enough of a concern for the Storm Prediction Center has issued a “Marginal Risk” for severe…

Troy Police Increase Patrols After Recent Shootings

One after another, Troy police say calls of crime are becoming a bigger problem in the city. But authorities say it’s time for everyone to do their part to help stop crime. “These people need to make better choices and if you make good choices you can expect good things to happen,” says Chief Randall Barr of the Troy Police…