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Potential Severe Weather Threat Tonight

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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

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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

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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

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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…

Crowds Turn out for Capital City Christmas Parade

The sights and sounds of Christmas filled downtown Montgomery as the Capital City parade made its way down Dexter Avenue.
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The sights and sounds of Christmas filled downtown Montgomery as the Capital City parade made its way down Dexter Avenue. Kids of all ages bundled up for big event. They got to see their favorite characters and even pet a horse. Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham took to the Sheriff’s office float engaging the crowd with music.   Alabama News…

Feeling Like December

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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…

Local Star Wars Fans turn out to see New Star Wars Movie

It's a night that at one time seemed like a galaxy far, far away. But finally the new "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" movie is here and fans were lined up and ready for it.
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It’s a night that at one time seemed like a galaxy far, far away. But finally the new “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” movie is here and fans were lined up and ready for it. “Whenever the tickets first went on sale I was on line like crazy trying to find the nearest theater to come see it. I’ve been…

CLOUDS DEPARTING, WEEKEND COLD SNAP

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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,…

Local Star Wars Fans Show Off Massive Collection

Star Wars fans around the world have been waiting for a long time. The new Star Wars movie hits theaters Thursday night.
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Star Wars fans around the world have been waiting for a long time. The new Star Wars movie hits theaters Thursday night. And there may not be anyone who is looking more forward to it than the Avallones. They have dedicated their Deatsville home to Star Wars. They have everything from autographed action figures to a replica of a storm…

STORMS OVERNIGHT THEN TURNING COLDER

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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…

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