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Submitted by Melynda Sides, Digital Content Producer
Saturday, September 22nd, 2012, 9:00am
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College football forecasts: Saturday, Sept. 22

Submitted by J-P Dice, Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist
Thursday, September 20th, 2012, 4:32pm
College football forecasts: Saturday, Sept. 22

Forecasts for Saturday's football games in Tuscaloosa, Auburn and Columbus.

This Saturday, the University of Alabama plays Florida Atlantic University in Tuscaloosa, Auburn plays LSU at Auburn and UAB plays Ohio State in Columbus.

Originally posted on the Fox 6 Weather blog.

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Severe thunderstorm warning for Tuscaloosa, Hale counties until 4 p.m.

Submitted by Wes Wyatt, Fox 6 Meteorologist
Monday, September 3rd, 2012, 4:21pm
Severe thunderstorm warning for Tuscaloosa, Hale counties until 4 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Hale and Tuscaloosa counties until 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 3.

The storm is impacting Moundville and Akron and other parts of northern Hale county. The thunderstorm is tracking southeast with winds possibly up to 58 mph.

For more weather updates, visit the FOX6 Weather Blog.

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Hurricane Isaac makes landfall in Louisiana

Submitted by Melynda Sides, Digital Content Producer
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012, 8:41pm
Hurricane Isaac makes landfall in Louisiana

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- Hurricane Isaac made landfall in extreme southeast Louisiana near the mouth of the Mississippi River around 7 p.m. Tuesday. The hurricane's eye passed over land at Plaquemines Parish, which is around 90 miles from New Orleans.

Isaac is classified as a category one hurricane by the National Hurricane Center. The maximum sustained winds are reported at 80 mph. The hurricane  is expected to weaken as the eye tracks over several miles of wetland.

In a 6 p.m. update, the National Hurricane Center issued the following information on Isaac's location, watches and warnings:

LOCATION...28.9N 89.2W

ABOUT 15 MI...25 KM SSW OF THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER

ABOUT 95 MI...150 KM SE OF NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA

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Update on Isaac's impact in central Ala.

Submitted by Wes Wyatt, Fox 6 Meteorologist
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012, 3:59pm
Update on Isaac's impact in central Ala.

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- Isaac is making his presence know across central Alabama today, with lots of clouds and scattered tropical downpours. A new tornado watch has been issued for far southwest Alabama and this does not include counties in the Fox 6 coverage area.

We will continue to experience scattered shower and isolated thunderstorm activity throughout the rest of today. The general rain motion will be from south-southeast to northwest.

There are lots of questions locally regarding the tornado potential and wind impact as Isaac moves inland. We are happy to report that the present track and forecast shows the main tropical storm force wind field remaining well south of our area. Tropical storm forced winds (39 mph+) extend out 185 miles so these gusts should be felt along the Alabama coasts. A sustained 60 mph was measured at the Mouth of the Mississippi River.

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Isaac's local impact: tornado threat and rain

Submitted by J-P Dice, Fox 6 Chief Meteorologist
Monday, August 27th, 2012, 10:55pm
Isaac's local impact: tornado threat and rain

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- Alabama is going to feel the impact from Isaac as early as tomorrow evening with showers and thunderstorms rotating through the state.

I'm particularly concerned with Wednesday and Thursday. This is when the heaviest rain and tornado potential is expected. Meteorologist Wes Wyatt and myself have been working together this evening figuring how and when our state will be most impacted and we have created some graphics that literally paint a pretty good picture.

The greatest risk from Isaac here in Central and North Central Alabama will be flooding, tornadoes, and gusty winds.

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The bottom line on Isaac and its impact on central Ala.

Submitted by Wes Wyatt, Fox 6 Meteorologist
Monday, August 27th, 2012, 3:50pm
The bottom line on Isaac and its impact on central Ala.

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- How far west will Isaac go?

The model runs over the past 24 hours have been a lot more consistent with regard to one thing. Isaac will make a landfall west of Alabama. The question remains how far west as some models like GFDL suggests a landfall point near Houston, TX. Thoughts this afternoon are that Isaac will make a landfall over southeast Louisiana. Based on this track, a strong onshore flow and feeder band activity should bring strong tidal surge, torrential rain, and a tornado threat to the Alabama Gulf coast. What is concerning forecasters today is the threat that exists for New Orleans.

When will Isaac make landfall?

Based on current forecasts, Isaac should make a landfall Tuesday night near the Mouth of the Mississippi River. Landfall may be just west of the mouth of the Mississippi River.

How strong will Isaac be at landfall?

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