West Alabama Wednesday Briefing
It is Wednesday April 10, 2024.
It is spring, April and the peak of the severe weather season, So, here we go with another day for potential severe weather.
Marengo and Sumter counties in West Alabama are part of a Tornado Watch issued a short time ago by the National Weather Service until 5:00pm today.
Things were looking pretty good for a reduced threat of strong to severe thunderstorms until the sun broke out and blue skies made an unexpected appearance earlier this morning. Thay may have helped destabilize the atmosphere enough to enable strong to severe storms this afternoon and early evening.
The potential for severe weather prompted school officials in some systems across West Alabama to take proper precautions. Some are dismissing early today or are going to eLearning.
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The Forecast:
Topping the News:
President Joe Biden could be left off the ballot in Alabama, the state’s elections chief said Tuesday, because the state’s certification deadline comes several days before the Democratic Party’s convention.
Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen, a Republican, made the statement Tuesday, a day after a similar concern was raised in Ohio that Biden could be left off the ballot in that state.
See: Wes Allen: Convention Date Could Keep Biden Off Alabama Ballots (tuscaloosathread.com)
Caldwell Associates Architects, Inc. and Ellis Architects of Tuscaloosa have joined to expand their business footprint across the southeast. This gives the combined company offices in Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Pensacola and Demopolis.
Topping Sports News:
Alabama baseball suffered a 5-4 loss to South Alabama on Tuesday evening at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. Following the midweek matchup, the Crimson Tide is now 22-11 on the season.
For the second consecutive week, an Alabama track and field student-athlete received weekly recognition from the Southeastern Conference. Doris Lemngole was named the Women's Runner of the Week after her electrifying performance in the 1,500-meter run at the Crimson Tide Invitational.