Computer models used to forecast storms don't yet know how to take advantage of the additional capabilities that will soon be available from advanced dual-polarimetric radar units being installed around the country by the National Weather Service.

Boeing and its employees have committed $200,000 to the American Red Cross for its relief efforts in Alabama where tornadoes left a path of destruction and hundreds of deaths last week.  

The company will contribute $100,000 and the Employees Community Fund of Alabama will contribute $25,000 to the American Red Cross for its relief efforts. In addition, employees have contributed nearly $75,000 to date through a one-time payroll deduction community giving program that is activated to support disaster relief efforts around the globe.  Boeing directly employs more than 2700 people in the Huntsville-Decatur region.

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle will be addressing the city in a televised mayoral address that will be carried live by local affiliates including WAFF 48 News.  

Mayor Battle's address will be focused on Huntsville's efforts both during and through the recent devastation with the severe weather of April 27th/

The address will be archived on YouTube and a full text of the remarks will be available on the City of Huntsville's website, www.HuntsvilleAL.gov, at 5:05pm on Monday, May 9th.