Alabama Braces for Severe Storms Tonight as Cold Front Brings Damaging Winds and Tornado Risk

Alabama braces for severe storms tonight as a cold front pushes through Central Alabama, bringing risks of damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes, according to ABC 33/40 Chief Meteorologist James Spann. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 1 to 2 risk for much of the region, with storms arriving in northwest areas around 3 p.m. and exiting by Thursday morning, potentially causing brief flooding in low-lying spots already soaked by recent rains. In politics, the state legislature wrapped a busy ninth week, passing the $3.7 billion General Fund budget in the Senate and advancing the $10.9 billion Education Trust Fund budget in the House, which includes a 2 percent teacher pay raise, $150 million for career technical centers, and funding for literacy and numeracy acts, as reported by WBMA. The Senate unanimously approved a major overhaul of the Public Service Commission, expanding it to seven commissioners and creating a Governor-appointed Secretary of Energy to curb rising electric rates until 2029, per JD Supra. Data privacy legislation also gained traction, with a favorable committee report on the Alabama Personal Data Protection Act. Economically, Huntsville continues to draw megaprojects, highlighted by U.S. Space Command's headquarters relocation and L3Harris Technologies' new advanced manufacturing facility adding over 100 jobs, according to NAIOP. In Auburn, Shinhwa Auto USA announced a $37 million expansion for die-casting tooling, creating 20 jobs, as noted by Area Development. Irondale breaks ground on The Current at Grants Mill, a $105 million multifamily project promising 200 to 300 jobs and millions in sales tax revenue, Bham Now reports. Community efforts shine in education, with HB238 allocating funds for community college programs like welding at Bishop State and nursing at Jefferson State. Public safety saw tragedies, including a fatal Bessemer pedestrian crash and a Hale County nightclub shooting. Looking Ahead, the legislature reconvenes Tuesday with two working days left in its 30-day session, eyeing final budget passage and PSC reforms. Dry weather follows storms for a pleasant weekend, but another cold front looms early next week with freeze risks in North Alabama. Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Please subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.