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On the Line: Vectorply makes materials in Alabama for use around (and out of) the world
Alabama News Center | October 6, 2024 @ 7:22 am
While you might not have heard of Vectorply, there’s a fairly large chance you’ve encountered a product that has used materials manufactured by the company.
7am CDT Milton Update: NOAA Dropsonde Finds Lower Pressure; Max Winds Are at 60mph
Jen Narramore | October 6, 2024 @ 7:05 am
The NOAA Hurricane Hunters have found a much lower pressure with Milton. It was estimated at 1003 mb at the 4am advisory and now is 991 mb!
A Long Stretch of Dry Weather Ahead; All Eyes on a Strengthening Milton
Scott Martin | October 6, 2024 @ 6:57 am
We’ll have a few showers possible in southeast Central Alabama today, but most of us will stay dry with partly cloudy skies. A front moves in on Monday, and we’re tracking Tropical Storm Milton in the Gulf.
4am CDT Tropics Update: Hurricane Hunters Heading Toward TS Milton; Quick Intensification is Forecast
Jen Narramore | October 6, 2024 @ 4:37 am
Milton is forecast to become a major hurricane as it approaches the west coast of Florida. There will be widespread impacts and hurricane plans should be enacted. Life-threatening surge, major wind impacts and flooding to occur.
10PM CDT Tropical Storm Milton Update
Scott Brown | October 5, 2024 @ 10:11 pm
The latest from the NHC regarding Tropical Storm Milton.
A Look at Model Data for Tropical Storm Milton: Potential Track and Timing
Scott Brown | October 5, 2024 @ 7:15 pm
Tropical Storm Milton is set to race across the Gulf towards Florida. Here is a look at what the models are suggesting for Milton’s track and the potential timing of landfall.
TS Milton May Make Landfall as a Major Hurricane on Wednesday on the West Coast of Florida
Scott Martin | October 5, 2024 @ 4:11 pm
Tropical Storm Milton continues to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico and poses a significant risk of life-threatening impacts to the west coast of Florida next week.
A Busy Tropical Update with Three Named Storms… Including TS Milton Over the Gulf of Mexico
Scott Martin | October 5, 2024 @ 1:14 pm
Tropical Storm Milton has formed in the Gulf of Mexico with winds now at 40 mph. Milton is expected to strengthen as it moves north-northeast at 3 mph.
Toyota Alabama builds 10-millionth engine at Huntsville plant
Alabama News Center | October 5, 2024 @ 12:56 pm
Toyota Alabama announced that it has officially assembled its 10-millionth engine, an i-Force MAX 2.4-liter, to power an all-new hybrid Tacoma.
Just After Midday, It’s Warm & Dry Across North/Central Alabama
Scott Martin | October 5, 2024 @ 12:54 pm
Just before 1pm, skies across much of North/Central Alabama were sunny with warm temperatures. The southeastern corner of the area has some cloud cover, but no rain is expected at this point.
Tropical Storm Milton Forms in the Gulf of Mexico
Scott Martin | October 5, 2024 @ 12:40 pm
Life-Threatening Impacts Possible for Florida’s West Coast Next Week The tropical depression in the Gulf has strengthened into Tropical Storm Milton, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. Milton is expected to intensify further, potentially bringing dangerous storm surge and winds to Florida’s west coast by midweek. Key Info: Location: 220 mi NNE of Veracruz, […]
TD-14 Forms in the Southwestern Gulf of Mexico; Forecast to Strengthen and Bring Life-Threatening Impacts to Florida’s West Coast Next Week
Scott Martin | October 5, 2024 @ 10:05 am
Satellite imagery shows that the low pressure area over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico has become better organized, leading to the initiation of advisories for Tropical Depression Fourteen.
Advisories Will Be Starting at 10am for TD-14 Over the Southwestern Gulf of Mexico
Scott Martin | October 5, 2024 @ 9:38 am
The National Hurricane Center has announced that they will start issuing advisories on Tropical Depression 14 which has organized enough to form a depression over the Southwestern Gulf of Mexico.
Can’t Miss Alabama: Plan an amazing weekend with fantastic fall festivals, food and entertainment
Alabama News Center | October 5, 2024 @ 7:30 am
Greek Food Festival: All ages will enjoy the 51st annual Greek Food Festival in Birmingham Oct. 3-5 from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.