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9:45 Notes
The tornado watch will likely be extended past 10 p.m. for at least some of the counties. Beginning to get concerned about flooding, especially across parts of Lamar, Marion, Fayette and Winston Counties. An areal flood advisory has been issued … Continue reading
Possibly Tornadic Storm May Affect Lamar County
We are tracking a strong storm near Steens MS, south of Calendonia, that has had rotation with it. A tornado warning was in effect for Lowndes County, MS, but it has since expired. The cell will rotate up into Lamar … Continue reading
7 p.m. Update for Alabama
Things have calmed considerably this evening across Alabama and the Southeast. The only warning in Alabama right now is a severe thunderstorm warning for Lawrence County, and only four severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect across the Southeast. There are … Continue reading
City of Fayette: Be in Safe Shelter
Rotation is intensifying just southwest of the City of Fayette. Be in safe shelter now! New tornado warning coming for Fayette County.
Tornado Warning Continues for Fayette County Only; Another Tornadic Storm Upstream
The tornado near Reform has apparently lifted. The rotational couplet has disappeared and the normalized rotation value has decreased dramatically. But the storm has a history of cycling. There is strong indications of a tornado again. If you are in … Continue reading
Picture of Wedge Tornado in Pickens County Earlier This Evening
This wedge tornado passed within a quarter of a mile from McMullen, Alabama near Aliceville in Pickens County at about 4:45 p.m. this evening. This picture was shared on Twitter by @ConnorMcCrorey.
TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR CARROLLTON
…TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR CARROLLTON ALABAMA… …A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CST FOR CENTRAL PICKENS COUNTY… AT 452 PM CST…A CONFIRMED LARGE AND DESTRUCTIVE TORNADO WAS LOCATED NEAR GARDEN…OR NEAR PICKENSVILLE…MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45 MPH. TORNADO EMERGENCY … Continue reading
Large Tornado Headed Toward Carrollton!
Clear indications of a tornado on the ground in Pickens County now with debris signature, very strong rotational couplet, rotation maximum and clear hook echo. Spotter has a visual on the tornado. Take cover immediately if you are in the … Continue reading
Timing and Impact
Here is a look at the HRRR radar projection for this evening. Here is my thinking. Four phases of weather will impact Alabama tonight: 1. Run of the mill showers and storms from Marshall County down through Blount, Jefferson and … Continue reading
3:45 P.M. Update on the Alabama Weather Situation
Here is an update on the Alabama Weather Situation at 3:45 p.m. Tornadic supercell thunderstorms are nearing the Alabama/Mississippi border at this hour. There is a confirmed tornado south of DeKalb MS that will move northeast toward northern Sumter and … Continue reading
