AlabamaWx Weather Blog

3 days ago | alabamawx.com | Barnett Wright

By: Barnett WrightFrom Janet Maycock, Druid Hills Neighborhood Association president, to Mike Suco, president and CEO of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. United, the grand opening of the Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham on June 20 included an homage to the city’s Northside community, which comprises five neighborhoods: Norwood, Druid Hills, Evergreen, Fountain Heights and Central City.

1 week ago | alabamawx.com | Javacia Harris Bowser

By: Javacia Harris BowserFor the first time, Birmingham Restaurant Week (BRW) will include a special art exhibit featuring work celebrating the city’s vibrant culinary culture. This year’s theme, “Legacy of the Southern Table,” is brought to life by BRW featured artist Arden Upton through her series “Frank’s Table” – a collection of paintings and photographs honoring the iconic creations of Birmingham chef Frank Stitt.

2 weeks ago | alabamawx.com | Allison Law

By: Allison Law / Alabama LivingFor chef David Bancroft, his restaurants – and his food – are all about storytelling. Born in Alabama but raised in the Texas Hill Country, Bancroft grew up with geographically distant but mutually rich cultural influences. His Alabama roots are steeped in farming and working the land; his Grandpa Kennedy owned a farm with catfish, cattle, cotton, pines, peanuts and chickens. Bancroft and his mother both have green thumbs and share a love for planting and growing.

3 weeks ago | alabamawx.com | James Spann

RADAR CHECK: We have a classic case of random, scattered showers and thunderstorms across the northern half of Alabama this afternoon… the weather is mostly dry over the southern counties with only isolated showers. A few thunderstorms are producing gusty winds and small hail; scattered showers and storms will end after sunset.

3 weeks ago | alabamawx.com | Ryan Stinnett

SCATTERED STRONG STORMS: Today will feature scattered storms, some could be strong as they develop during the peak heating of the day, 2PM-10PM. Very warm and humid conditions across the state, will allow for plenty of instability, which will fuel the storms. The greatest coverage of showers and storms will be over the northern half of the state and stronger storms today will be capable of producing hail and strong, gusty winds. Tornado threat is very low.