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Alabama Weather Update at 4:15 pm
None of the storms are severe at this time, but they all have torrential rain, deadly lightning, and gusty winds. Continue reading
Heavy Rain, Flooding Threat Highlighted by the Weather Prediction Center
“…there is a likely risk for further and possibly considerable flash flooding over these sensitive areas along the central MS/AL border…” Continue reading
Another Afternoon of Strong Storms, Damaging Wind Gusts
A very unstable airmass across the western two-thirds of Alabama this afternoon will produce a damaging wind gust threat. There could be some hail as well. Continue reading
Sumter County: More Heavy Rain Moving Back In
Heavy rain over eastern Mississippi is poised to move into heavily flooded Sumter County, Alabama over the next couple of hours. Radar estimates indicate that 10-12 inches of rain may have fallen over the past 6 hours across parts of … Continue reading
Serious Flash Flooding in West Alabama, Eastern Mississippi
As much as 10 inches of rain may have fallen this morning over parts of Sumter County. Continue reading
Flood Advisories, Flash Flood Warning Across Central Alabama
Radar indicates over 4 inches of rain has fallen around Fayetteville near Sylacauga in Talladega County, and heavy rain is ongoing. Flooding is likely. Continue reading
Flood Advisory For Parts of the Tuscaloosa Area
Rainfall amounts are approaching 1.5 inches per hour which can cause flooding. Continue reading
Active Storms Across the Area, But Severe Risk Downgraded a Level
The SPC has downgraded the severe weather risk over Alabama now to a marginal risk. There is still a chance of a severe thunderstorm or two. Damaging winds is the main threat. Continue reading
Alabama Update Just After 1 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm watch may be required in the next hour or so in areas back to our west and northwest. Stay alert to changing weather conditions and keep one ear out for future updates. Continue reading
Breaking Down the Severe Weather Threat for Alabama Today
Alabama will experience severe thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds, hail, and excessive rainfall are all possible in additional to dangerous lightning. Monitor the weather this afternoon and tonight and be ready to take action if storms approach your location. Continue reading
