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Heat Continues, Not Much Rain Ahead
SUMMARY: Meteorologist Ed Bloodsworth reports that today‘s weather will be unseasonably warm due to a strong upper-level high pressure system over Texas and Louisiana, reducing typical afternoon rain and thunderstorm activity. Although seabreezes are active, they aren’t generating significant storms, with only a few isolated showers observed. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid to upper 90s, creating a heat index that could feel like 112ยบF. A 30% chance of rain persists for the afternoon, with slightly better chances over the weekend as temperatures may drop to the low 90s due to increased moisture.
Heat, heat, and more heat ahead for the Gulf Coast. Rain chances will remain spotty at best over the next few days.
Temperatures will be very slow to cool through the evening with only a few showers and storms around. Temperatures will bottom out in the upper 70s and lower 80s by Thursday morning. Winds will remain very light.
The hot pattern continue through the rest of the week with hot afternoons. Highs will reach the middle and upper 90s. Heat index values will reach as high as 112. Storms will remain spotty after lunchtime.
The chance of rain will pick up this weekend with a stalled front setting up to our north. The weather pattern next week will depend on the eventual track of a tropical disturbance.
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Alabama tax revenues dipped by 2.36% in August | Alabama
SUMMARY: In August 2024, Alabama’s tax receipts decreased by 2.36% from the previous year, totaling $1.32 billion, largely due to lower sales and personal income tax collections. Sales tax revenues fell nearly 5%, while personal income tax dropped from $694.8 million to $682.5 million. Corporate tax receipts declined significantly by 54.62%. Lodging tax collections also decreased by 8.27%. However, fiscal year-to-date revenues increased to $15.4 billion, up 2.28% from last year. Gas tax collections rose 4.39%, and use tax grew by 11.73%. Alabama’s unemployment rate was 2.8% in July, with a labor force participation rate of 57.5%.
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How Alabama takes on storms with 'Fortified' homes 20 years after Hurricane Ivan
SUMMARY: Today marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Ivan, which devastated Baldwin County along the Gulf Coast, causing an estimated $4 billion in damages. In response, builders developed the fortified home construction standard designed to enhance home resilience against severe weather. This standard ensures that, even if roofs lose shingles, water cannot penetrate the homes. Currently, there are about 50,000 fortified homes in Alabama, with 95% of them sustaining little to no damage during Hurricane Sally. Homeowners in fortified homes benefit not only from peace of mind but also from significantly lower insurance premiums, highlighting the effectiveness of this construction approach.
A storm no one could fully prepare for. Twenty years ago on Monday, Baldwin County felt the wrath of Hurricane Ivan.
FULL STORY: https://trib.al/sF3pSuU
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Remembering Former News 19 Anchor Melissa Riopka | September 16, 2024 | News 19 at 5 p.m.
SUMMARY: Melissa Riopka, a beloved reporter and morning anchor, passed away at 48 after a battle with myeloid leukemia. She worked at the station for over eight years, making a significant impact, especially during morning broadcasts alongside Ben and Steve. Colleagues remembered her as kind, genuine, and a great listener, embodying the qualities many aspire to in both personal and professional life. Melissa is survived by her husband Jonathan and their two children, Faith and Sam. Her memorial services are scheduled for Thursday, with further coverage of her passing to be featured in the news.
News 19 lost a member of our family over the weekend.
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