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Limited Severe Threat Over Northern Third of Alabama
AS you can see in the lower left panel of the SimuAWIPS graphic, the SPC has put a slight risk severe weather outlook across an area roughtly within 75 miles either side of I-59 in Alabama tonight. Instabilities are a … Continue reading
Sleeting!
We started seeing reports of sleet from the Vicksburg area in Mississippi this morning. Just saw one from McCalla. You could see some precipitation if you are in Jefferson or Shelby counties or points east over the next couple of … Continue reading
Last Update
The leading edge of our line of showers and storms extends from Wedowee to Rockford to LInden and Butler. It is about 60 miles wide. It is moving southeast at about 20 mph. The Tornado Watch continues for Autauga, Barbour, … Continue reading
Good News: More Counties Cleared
The Tornado Watch has been canceled for Calhoun and St. Clair. The Tornado Watch for Cherokee, Etowah, Greene, Jefferson, Sumter and Tuscaloosa Counties was allowed to expire at midnight. The Tornado Watch continues for Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Chambers, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, … Continue reading
Some Late Reports
…Tree down on house in Attalla…damage at 10:36 p.m. …Tree on car in Pinson at 10:40. FROM ETOWAH COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: …Trees down at New Union & Bluff Road …trees blocking road just before 2151 Lay Springs Road in North … Continue reading
Severe Threat Is Over For:
The severe weather threat is over for: Fort Payne Gadsden Ashville/Springville Birmingham Tuscaloosa …and all points northwest. The tornado watch has not been officially cleared for some of these counties…like Jefferson…but it will be soon.
Severe Flooding in Meridian
From the NWS Jackson: FLASH FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS 1131 PM CST FRI MAR 2 2012 MSC075-030715- /O.CON.KJAN.FF.W.0015.000000T0000Z-120303T0715Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ LAUDERDALE MS- 1131 PM CST FRI MAR 2 2012 …A FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 … Continue reading
Tornado Watches Changed Around
Some housekeeping work on on tornado watches: A new Tornado Watch has been issued for Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Hale, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, … Continue reading
Coosa County Residents Need to be in Safe Shelter
If you are in the path of this tornado, you need to be in safe shelter. Areas west of US-231 are clear from this storm. A late report indicates significant structural damage near Mountain Home, People trapped in their houses. … Continue reading
Big Picture at 10:17
Big line of storms now filling in from west of Gadsden to west of Birmingham to west of Tuscaloosa to Aliceville. This line is pushing southeast. Heavy rain, hail lightning and some damaging winds are likely with this line. Heavy … Continue reading
