Severe Weather & Power Outages: A fast-moving storm system with damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain knocked out power for more than 100,000 Alabama customers Monday, with Alabama Power reporting over 113,000 outages statewide and thousands more in several metro and West Alabama counties. Storm Preparedness: Alabama Power rolled out SPEAR, a new tool that uses historical storm data to forecast where outages may hit hardest and help crews stage repairs sooner. Road Impacts: Trees fell across U.S. 72 near Cox Road in Limestone County, closing all lanes for crews to clear debris; U.S. 72 closures were also reported near Cox Road as conditions shifted. Local Governance & Development: Vestavia Hills is weighing a 10-year sales tax rebate to help redevelop the former Cahaba Heights Winn-Dixie site into a Walmart Neighborhood Market, including demolition and drainage upgrades. Data Centers Politics: State Rep. Phillip Ensler is calling for a moratorium on new data center construction in Alabama, citing concerns about environmental impacts and energy costs. Community & Environment: Fairhope’s “Hooked on Fairhope” children’s fishing tournament aims to build youth outdoor stewardship while supporting local education and mentoring groups. Weather Outlook: Forecasters say north Alabama dries out after Monday’s severe threat, with a warmer, mostly sunny stretch before spotty rain returns late in the weekend.