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March officially begins the spring severe weather season in Alabama. This is the most active time for tornadoes in the state. Primary tornado season is early March through May, with the greatest number of tornadoes occurring in the month of April.
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Internship opportunity deadlines for Alabama college students interested in ocean exploration through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are fast approaching. NOAA Ocean Exploration, a federal program dedicated to exploring the deep ocean, is offering paid internship opportunities this summer for current college students and recent graduates through its Explorer-in-Training Program.
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Freezing rain and sleet fell across portions of the Southeast into Tuesday morning. Winter storm warnings were in effect for Lawrence, Limestone and Madison counties in Alabama. Poweroutage.com reports just over six thousand (UPDATED) Alabama homes and businesses without power this morning.
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Lower temperatures have made their way to Alabama. With the onset of chilly conditions, local forecasters are reminding residents to consider the welfare of their pets. They say freezing temperatures can be uncomfortable and dangerous for animals, especially those who reside outdoors.
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Hurricane Sally wiped out a 200-foot section of the Gulf State Park Fishing Pier on the Alabama coast in September 2020 just as it was about to reopen after a $2.4 million rebuild that was prompted by an earlier storm.
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The weather may be turning colder in Alabama, but the state is still dealing with tornado season. The National Weather Service in Birmingham states November is the third most active month for tornadoes for the Yellowhammer State. It trails behind only the months of April and March.
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The upcoming United States winter looks likely to be a bit low on snow and extreme cold outbreaks, with federal forecasters predicting the North to get warmer than normal and the South wetter and stormier. However, there's disagreement on Alabama's outlook.
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As victims of Hurricane Idalia’s destruction receive help and donations, pets are not being left out. The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is working to transport pet supplies to pet owners who lost their homes in the storm.
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At least two people have died, including one reportedly in Alabama, as destructively strong storms moved through the eastern U.S. Thousands of U.S. flights have also been canceled and more than one million residents have lost power.
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Most tornado-prone areas, including almost all of Alabama, Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas and Mississippi are in the zone with the most lax standards. One of the big problems, experts told the AP, is that the federal rules that call for tougher manufactured home standards, including anchoring, only apply in hurricane zones.