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Preparations Underway for USS Montgomery Commissioning

Saturday in Mobile, a ceremony will be held to officially commission the USS Montgomery, a U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS).  Here are some facts about the ship: The ship was built by Austal USA in Mobile at a cost of $500 million. It is 419 feet long with two diesel engines and two gas turbine engines offering jet propulsion….

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…

Fans Celebrate Kick Off to Football Season

The time has finally come. College Football is back and fans are celebrating.

Thursday night, Black Finn Ameripub in Montgomery held a tailgate to kick off the start of football season. SEC college alumni clubs were invited to come out and enjoy tailgate food and watch the game. Alabama and Auburn fans we talked to say they are looking forward to what the season has to offer. “Our defense is probably stronger. I think Coach…