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James Spann wades into dispute over Trump’s hurricane claims

The federal agency that oversees the National Weather Service is backing President Donald Trump over the weather service’s Birmingham office in the week-long dispute over whether Hurricane Dorian ever had the potential to impact Alabama — and the state’s most popular television meteorologist is weighing in. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released a statement … Continued

Jessa Reid Bolling

September 6, 2019

Lee County tornado identified as deadliest in the country since 2013

A tornado that ravaged through Alabama on Sunday has been identified by the National Weather Service as the deadliest in the United States since 2013. The death toll currently remains at 23 people, three victims being children. Lee County Sherriff Jay Jones and Lee County Coroner Bill Harris said the death toll could still potentially … Continued

Gabby Dance

March 5, 2019

Ivey issues State of Emergency due to flooding, potential severe weather

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, for several counties due to flooding caused by heavy rains over the past several days and ongoing severe weather this weekend. The counties include Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, Dekalb, Etowah, Fayette, Franklin, Jackson, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, … Continued

Brandon Moseley

February 23, 2019

Ivey declares state of emergency ahead of winter weather

The state of Alabama is under a state of emergency for approaching winter weather, Gov. Kay Ivey’s office announced Monday. The emergency declaration, which takes effect at 3 p.m., allows for activation of the Alabama Emergency Operations Center in Clanton and the Alabama National Guard to assist with emergency transportation needs. Ivey is also directing … Continued

Josh Moon

January 28, 2019

Bentley Declares State of Emergency As Winter Storm Expected Wednesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, February 24 Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) declared a State of Emergency for all Alabama counties in preparation for a winter storm that is expected to hit most of Alabama on Wednesday. Governor Robert Bentley said, “By issuing a State of Emergency, I have directed all state agencies … Continued

Brandon Moseley

February 25, 2015