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…
FOR TONIGHT: The general coverage in the shower and storm activity will decrease and most of us should see some passing clouds after midnight. Expect a rather humid night and as overnight lows settle in the mid to upper 70s. TOMORROW/FRIDAY: The trough over the state will continue to slide east overnight and that will allow for some ridging to…
Attorney General Luther Strange has announced that Alabama is one of 13 states filing a preliminary injunction to block the Obama administration’s recent order that schools must allow students access to restrooms and locker rooms of their gender “identity,” rather than their sex, or lose federal funding. Strange issued a statement saying Alabama joined the other states in filing the…
SHOWERS & STORMS: A fairly active day on the radar as we have been dealing with widespread and numerous showers and storms all day. Thankfully these are providing some heat relief as temperatures are being held in check with mid 80s, but it remains rather humid outside. The rain is definitely helping rainfall deficits too as many locations across Alabama…
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY: A hot and humid day continues as we are seeing a mix of sun and clouds. Temperatures are in the mid and upper 90s for much of South/Central Alabama, factor in those dew points in the 70s, heat index values are at of above 100° in many locations. We are seeing scattered showers and storms across the…
AAA is projecting 43 million motorists to be on the roadways over the July 4th holiday weekend. According to ALEA, traffic fatalities are up significantly this year compared to last. Since January 1st, there have been 308 fatalities. Last year at this time, there were 223. That’s 85 more fatalities than this time last year. Sgt. Steve Jarrett says to…
Greenville police are searching for a gunman after a man was shot early this morning. Police say a 36-year-old man was found with gunshot wounds on South Street just after 5 a.m. Police tell Alabama News Network that he was taken to a Montgomery hospital for treatment but is expected to recover. Police believe the shooting happened after an argument….
The City of Montgomery signed an agreement in 2015 to change the way people get out of jail. Instead of posting a cash bond, some defendants just sign their name as a promise to show up, even people with no address. The jury’s still out on whether it’s been a success. Â Alabama News Network’s Tim Lennox reports: Categories: Gallery,…
There will plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day in Prattville. The day starts with a parade through downtown at 9 a.m., followed by the Lions Club BBQ at Pratt Park at 10. Cardboard boat races will be held at Pratt Pool starting at 11 a.m. A patriotic program will start at 6 p.m. at Stanley Jensen Stadium, which will…
Fourth of July celebrations in Montgomery will take place at Riverfront Park from 5 – 10 p.m. There will be a free concert from the Sweet YoungUns, a rib-eating contest, food, children’s activities and fireworks. Free.
