Tuesday Tropics: All is Quiet in the Atlantic
Here’s the current snapshot of what’s happening across the Atlantic Basin.
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Heat index up to 115° expected across Coastal Alabama on Wednesday
Extreme Heat Warning from 10 AM–9 PM Wednesday for Alabama’s beaches.
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Heat Advisory in effect on Monday
If you’ve got plans to be outside, you’ll want to keep a close eye on the heat over the next couple of days. Heat index values could soar to 112° by Tuesday! 🔥☀️🥵
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High rip current risk through Friday night
A High Rip Current Risk remains in effect through Friday afternoon, meaning life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. Even experienced swimmers can quickly get into trouble in these conditions, so it’s safest to stay out of the Gulf until conditions improve. Friday will otherwise be a hot beach day, with mostly sunny…
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More than 20 rescued from Gulf waters on Thursday
Numerous water rescues happened Thursday following high surf from tropical storm Bertha
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Dangerous Surf Continues Along Alabama Beaches
Tropical Storm Bertha continues moving west across southeastern Louisiana with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. The storm is expected to track along the Louisiana and upper Texas coast through Thursday before weakening inland Thursday night. While Bertha is moving farther away from Alabama, tropical storm conditions will continue along the northern Gulf Coast through…
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Tropical Storm Bertha Continues West, Impacts Still Ongoing Along Alabama Beaches
Here’s the latest forecast information on Tropical Storm Bertha
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What Are Wildfires and How Can We Prevent Them?
Wildfires are uncontrolled fires that can rapidly spread, particularly in dry areas, burning millions of acres annually in the U.S. They often start from human activities or natural causes. To prevent wildfires, follow burn bans, use equipment safely, create defensible space, dispose of cigarettes properly, and stay prepared for emergencies.
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Mark Your Calendar: The 2024 Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks October 20 & 21
Learn more about meteors and the best places to view the peak of the Orionid Meteor Shower, happening October 20-21, 2024.
