Road & Weather Watch: ALDOT says nighttime resurfacing will resume on Tuscaloosa’s Skyland Boulevard starting Monday, June 8, from McFarland Boulevard to Pleasant Hill Drive, with left-turn lane upgrades at Hargrove Road, Palisades Drive and Cypress Creek Avenue; lane closures won’t be allowed 6 a.m.–8 p.m. or on UA home-game Saturdays. Heat & Climate: A new ranking finds June 2026 is among the hottest Junes in Alabama since 1895, underscoring how rising temperatures are reshaping summer conditions. Drought Relief: Alabama’s drought eased after heavy May rain, with the U.S. Drought Monitor reporting no severe or extreme drought areas for the first time since Aug. 2025. Gulf Hazards: Coastal advisories warn of rip currents and high surf along Alabama and the northwest Florida Panhandle through at least Saturday night. Storm Resilience Funding: Foley received more than $2 million to bury vulnerable downtown utilities to speed recovery ahead of hurricanes. Water & Recreation: A Gadsden grant will fund engineering and design for a Coosa River pedestrian bridge connecting downtown to East Gadsden. Invasive Species Alert: Georgia officials urge residents to report or kill Argentine black-and-white tegus, which have spread into multiple states including Alabama. Local Outdoors: Alabama’s summer guide highlights swimming holes and waterfalls worth the drive.