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Early Afternoon Update: and Notes on the Winter Weather Threat for Tuesday for Alabama
Winter storm watches may be issued as early as this afternoon for parts of Alabama as a snow event begins shaping up for Tuesday. Snow, rapidly dropping temperatures and moisture on bridges and roads will lead to widespread travel problems beginning as early as Tuesday morning and continuing into Wednesday. Road problems may persist until Thursday morning. Continue reading
Snow Event Coming Early Tuesday Morning; Very Cold Conditions Follow
Much of North and Central Alabama will be impacted by a significant winter storm on Tuesday with snowfall amounts of 1/2 to 3 inches likely and up to 4 inches possible in spots. Plan for hazardous driving conditions late Monday night over northwestern sections spreading over the rest of the area Tuesday morning. Continue reading
A Windy, Stormy Wednesday for Central and North Alabama
Windy conditions are expected across Alabama today, with possible gusts as high as 40 mph. It will be rainy as well, with as much as 2 inches of rain possible. Some strong to severe storms are possible over southern sections as well. Continue reading
Wetumpka Tornado Tentatively Rated as High-End EF2
Saturday’s Wetumpka Tornado has been tentatively rated as an EF-2 but the rating could go higher after consultation with engineers. A total of four tornadoes hit Central Alabama yesterday. Continue reading
Skies Slow to Clear, Mercury Slow to Recover
It is a cold, cloudy, raw day across Central and North Alabama with temperatures in the 30s and a biting northwest wind. Skies will gradually clear this afternoon, setting the stage for a cold backdrop for tonight’s Lunar Eclipse. Continue reading
Active Weather Pattern Continues: Cold, Wind, Eclipse, Mid-Week Warmup, Rain, Flurries, Snow Next Weekend?
A cold, windy day is in store for Alabama today with temperatures hovering in the 30s and wind chill values in the teens and 20s. Continue reading
New Tornado Warning Includes Northeast Tuscaloosa and Southwestern Jefferson Counties
The storm over Tuscaloosa has reintensified and could produce a tornado as it exits northeastern Tuscaloosa County and moves into western Jefferson County. Continue reading
New Tornado Warning for Greene County: Will Parallel I-59/20 Like Previous Storm
A new tornado warning has been issued for Greene County for a circulation approaching Union. It will move into southwestern Tuscaloosa County before 11:15 a.m. Continue reading
Tuscaloosa County Warning Cancelled: Circulation Has Weakened
The circulation over Tuscaloosa County has weakened and the tornado warning has been canceled. Be alert as the storm tracks across Tuscaloosa and towards western Jefferson County. Continue reading
Heads Up: Tornado Warned Storm in Greene County Could Affect City of Tuscaloosa Before 10:30 a.m.
We want our friends in West Alabama, including Greene and Tuscaloosa Counties to take the storm passing northwest of Eutaw very seriously. It could produce a tornado at any time. It could affect the City of Tuscaloosa before 10:30 a.m. Continue reading
