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An Update on the Alabama Weather Situation at 10:30 a.m.
The severe weather threat has decreased across Alabama and winds are diminishing slowly. Rain will end in the Birmingham area shortly after noon. Continue reading
Lots of Trees Down, A Major Traffic Accident Affecting SB I-459
Numerous trees are down across Central Alabam this morning and more will fall until winds subside later this afternoon. Continue reading
Wind Impact Forecast for Central Alabama Lessened a Bit
Tropical storm warnings remain in effect across many counties of Central Alabama with wind advisories in the rest of the counties. Continue reading
Flooding Threat
Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Nate is impacting much of South Alabama and now increasingly East Central and South Central Alabama. Continue reading
Very Heavy Rain, Wind in Birmingham Metro
Heavy rain and strong winds are affecting the Birmingham Metro right now. Be ready for trees to fall and for flash flooding. Continue reading
Nate Makes Second Landfall; Surge Rising Along the Gulf Coast
Hurricane Nate has made its second landfall along the Mississippi Coast between Biloxi and Pascagoula with winds of 85 mph and a central pressure of 984 millibars. Surge levels are rising rapidly along the Gulf Coast near and east of the landfall point. Continue reading
What To Expect Overnight and Sunday in Central Alabama
Heavy rain will begin overspread much of Central Alabama during the predawn hours. Winds will begin to freshen over Central Alabama after sunrise and gusts could reach 35-55 mph during the late morning and early afternoon. Tornadoes will be possible as well, especially from Auburn to Eufaula. Continue reading
Notes on Nate As We Approach 10 p.m.
The center of Hurricane Nate is expected to make its second landfall near Gulfport, Mississippi around midnight. Heavy rain, strong winds, and tornadoes will affect Central Alabama through the morning and afternoon. Continue reading
Be In Safe Shelter Now: Shelby and Chilton!
Very dangerous storm approaching southwestern Shelby County near Montevallo! Be in safe shelter as it approaches! Continue reading
Severe Weather Threat Arrives a Bit Early
Severe weather has arrived earlier tonight in the warm, humid airmass ahead of Nate that is highly sheared. Severe weather will be with us tonight and tomorrow. Continue reading
