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Storms, Some Hail Over Northwest Alabama
Heavy thunderstorms are over parts of Marion, Winston, Fayette and Lamar Counties at this hour. A good bit of lightning and very heavy rain is occurring. There are indications of decent size hail as well. Hail was reported a short … Continue reading
Another Tornado Threatening New Orleans
A new tornado warning has just been issued for New Orleans. The greatest threat is going to be along the Bank, from Marrero to Gretna and Terrytown. LaPalco in Westwego is nuder the gun now. It will be moving along … Continue reading
Significant Tornado Damage in New Orleans East
A damaging tornado struck New Orleans East around 11:20 a.m. According to ProjectNOLA on Twitter, New Orleans Police Units are reporting major damage to homes and structures from Crowder to Read between Dwyer and Chef. This is in New Orleans … Continue reading
Rain/Storms Stabilizing Airmass Over Central and North Alabama; Severe Threat Diminishing for Us
The severe threat for North and North Central Alabama has diminished thaks to the rain and storms that are moving across the area. The leading edge of the storms extends from Gadsden to Moody to Alabaster to Brent to Marion … Continue reading
Tornado Emergency for Madisonville, Louisiana
The NWS in Slidell has issued a tornado emergency for Madisonville, Louisiana. They are very concerned that the large, wedge tornado may go right through the town of Madisonville. CLOSER TO HOME For us in Central Alabama, the good news … Continue reading
Strong Indications of a Tornado Approaching Hammond, Covington, Mandeville Areas in Louisiana
PDS TORNADO WARNING The NWS in Slidell has issued a rare PDS Tornado Warning for the storm crossing I-55 south of Hammond. It is moving toward Mandeville and Covington. Here is a partial text of the warning: BULLETIN – EAS … Continue reading
Strong Storms Moving into the Tuscaloosa Area; They Are Not Severe, but Lots of Lightning, Heavy Rain
Strong storms are moving into the Tuscaloosa area at this time. They are not severe. Small hail and 40 mph winds are possible along with torrential rains and tremendous lightning. Watch out for water to pond on area roads.
Radar Update at 910 a.m.
Thunderstorms with lots of lightning and torrential rains continue to lift northeastward across Central Alabama this morning. They are not severe, but there could be some small rain in additional to the rain and lightning. One hour rainfall rates are … Continue reading
An 8:30 a.m. Update on the Alabama Severe Weather Situation
There is a threat of severe weather across all of the state of Alabama today as strengthening low pressure lifts into the Great Lakes. That low is moving into Illinois this morning, with a cold front trailing through Oklahoma to … Continue reading
What To Do If a Tornado Warning Is Issued
Knowing instinctively what to do if a severe weather warning (tornado, severe thunderstorm or flash flood warning) is issued for your location could mean the difference between life or death for your and your family. Continue reading
