🌱 Possible Severe Weather Thurs. + Lice Outbreaks In Central AL

Hey, friends! It's me, Miranda Fraraccio, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this week started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening in town.

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But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warmer. High: 65 Low: 41.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Hoover:

1. Hoover residents should be advised of possible severe weather nearby this Thursday. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), tornadoes, damaging wind, and hail are possible in the Birmingham area. The NWS advises residents in the area to consider safety plans and stay tuned for any updates in the lead-up to the storm. (NWS Birmingham via Twitter)
2. The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is giving out Valentine's Day e-cards to raise money for the shelter. You can send someone special a personalized GBHS Valentine with a cat or dog theme this Valentine's Day for a $25 donation. The cards will be emailed or texted to your loved one on Valentine's Day. Donations must be made by 8 p.m. on Feb. 13. Click here to sign up! (Greater Birmingham Humane Society via Facebook)
3. According to reports from local lice centers, lice is spreading rapidly throughout Central Alabama. According to John Powell, president and owner of The Lice Place, children may be exposed to what he terms "super lice," or lice that are more resistant to over-the-counter treatments. Parents should start checking their child's heads to help prevent the spread. According to Casey Pylant, the owner of Lice Clinics of Birmingham, children from Mountain Brook and Crestline have come in for treatment. (WBRC)

Today in and around Hoover:

• Survival Sewing: Buttons Workshop At Hoover Public Library (6:00 PM)
• NAMI Family Support Group At Hoover Public Library (6:30 PM)
• Valentines Day Wine & Dine At Publix Aprons Cooking School At Tattersall Park, Birmingham (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Hoover is looking for qualified people with that gift of cleaning and would like to fill the role of custodian within the City. The starting pay rate can be adjusted based on experience. To find out more, visit the job listing at the link. (Hooveralabama.gov)
• Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer in the community, but just not sure what's out there? The Kindness Summit that will be held next week is just for you! Find out more about it in Mayor Brocato's Weekly Update. (City of Hoover via Twitter)
• Have you always wanted to learn Spanish but didn't have the time? Join the Spanish Conversation Club at Hoover Public Library to practice and celebrate the culture! This week's meeting is on Feb. 14 at 7:00 p.m. (City of Hoover Public Library)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.