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Summer-like Warmth Continues

RIDGE IN PLACE: Today will be mainly sunny and rain-free with temperatures in the the upper 80s for much of South/Central Alabama. Rain chances are not zero, but are generally under ten percent. If you see a shower, consider yourself lucky. Friday will be a near repeat in the weather department, but some locations are going to be flirting with…

Well Above-Average Temps Continue

WARM WEDNESDAY: We will also need to keep a chance of a very isolated shower/storm in the forecast, but most of us will be staying dry, and it really looks as though the greatest chance of rain will be over eastern and northern portions of the state. We should see more sun than clouds, with highs in the mid to…

Arrests, Protests as Richard Spencer Speaks at Auburn

White nationalist Richard Spencer spoke to a crowded auditorium at Auburn University after a federal judge blocked the school from banning his appearance. For the most part, there were peaceful protests. However, Auburn Police Capt. Lorenza Dorsey says three people were arrested on disorderly conduct charges. A video posted online shows two men scuffling outside. One of them had a facial cut…

Very Warm Days Ahead

Unseasonably warm weather will continue the rest of the week, and we will maintain the threat of isolated showers and storms today and tomorrow, but these will be few and far between as the upper ridge begins to build again. Highs will be in the mid and upper 80s through and Friday, and some locations could very well see 90°…

Foes Reconcile after Downtown Fight Video Goes Viral

Two Montgomery foes make amends after video of a brutal fight in downtown goes viral. The fight broke out at one o’clock Saturday morning in downtown Montgomery. The two sides were brought together Monday night at Rell’s Kitchen to reconcile. They shook hands and apologized to the city and to each other. They also prayed together. Ja’Mel Brown organized the event….

Summer-like Week of Weather

It was a beautiful and very warm Easter weekend across Alabama. As we start the new work week, our Monday will feature a mix of sun and clouds, and isolated showers/storms mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. The better rain chances will be in the northern half of Alabama and down along the Gulf Coast. Highs will be in…

Very Warm Weather for Easter says Future Forecaster Sabria Parker

SUMMER-LIKE PATTERN: An upper-level ridge is in place across the Southeast, setting the stage for several very nice, sunny, and unseasonably warm days through the Easter weekend. The ridge will suppress any shower/storm development, and with the lack of moisture, there is just not much fuel for any convection anyways. For your Good Friday, we are going to be mainly…

Montgomery’s Alan Ash Headed to 4th Boston Marathon

Alan Ash is gearing up for his 4th Boston Marathon. “I’m excited. Always a little bit of nervous, a lot of excitement,” said Ash. He says his training this year has been injury free, and he’s grateful for what he has been able to accomplish. “I do two-a-days most of the time throughout the year. It usually looks like an…

Ridge Building In

CLEAR SAILING THROUGH EASTER: A ridge is building in across the Southeast and will hold on through the Easter weekend, that means warn and dry days ahead. Still looks as though much of the forecast will feature partly to mainly sunny days, clear and fair nights, with highs in the lower to mid 80s and lows around 60°. No threat…