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Round One is Done; A Look at Rounds Two and Three
The second round of storms arrives Friday night with the potential for severe weather, including damaging winds and large hail, and the main event unfolds Saturday with a significant outbreak expected across Alabama and Mississippi, featuring supercells capable of producing strong tornadoes, destructive winds, and large hail. Continue reading
Strong Storms Along US-278
The storms over North Central Alabama have weakened in the past hour and no warnings are in effect. The strongest storm is over Winston County and will push into northern Walker and eventually southern Cullman, Blount, and northern Jefferson counties. Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northwestern Winston County Until 6:30 p.m.
Severe thunderstorms in northwestern Winston County are producing 60 mph wind gusts, quarter-size hail, and dangerous lightning—seek shelter indoors immediately. Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Franklin and Lawrence Counties Until 545 pm
Severe thunderstorms moving east through southeastern Franklin and southwestern Lawrence counties may produce 60 mph winds, quarter-size hail, and frequent lightning—seek shelter indoors immediately. Continue reading
Strong Storms Over West Alabama
Strong storms are already forming over West Alabama this morning. Continue reading
Code Red Air Quality Alert Issued for Jefferson and Shelby Counties Due to Smoke from Prescribed Burn
Smoke from a prescribed burn in Winston County has drifted into the Birmingham area, prompting a Code Red Air Quality Alert for Jefferson and Shelby Counties on Tuesday.. Air quality is not good tonight either. Continue reading
Thunder Across South Central Alabama This Afternoon, Rain Else Over Central Alabama
No severe storms are expected across Central Alabama this afternoon, but we are monitoring a severe weather threat that is firming up for Saturday. Continue reading
Sunday Weather Briefing Video: Springing Forward into Springlike Weather
Today will bring rain and cooler temperatures as spring approaches, with fluctuating conditions, midweek showers, and a gradual warming trend into next week. Continue reading
Storms Over Marengo and Clarke Counties This Evening
There are a couple of storms over South Central Alabama tonight with gusty winds and lightning, but there won’t be severe. Closer to the coast, there could be some severe weather overnight. Continue reading
A Check on the Alabama Severe Weather Situation at Noon
A line of severe storms will sweep across Alabama this evening and overnight, bringing a threat of damaging winds and a few spin up tornadoes. There is a danger of more significant tornadoes over southwestern Alabama, south of a line from Livingston to Linden to Beatrice to Evergreen. Continue reading
