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Local Storm Reports
Active storms moved into Alabama this morning from the west and intensifed as they encountered a warm, humid air mass over the state. Scattered wind damage and hail reports were received… Here is an early summary from the NWS Birmingham… … Continue reading
Update on the Watch
No Alabama Counties are included in the new severe thunderstorm watch. Since the storms are nearly out of the state, no watch was posted for Alabama. A severe thunderstorm warning continues for Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Etowah, St. Clair [AL] till … Continue reading
Numerous Trees Down in Gadsden
Etowah EMA reporting numerous trees down across the City of Gadsden. These storms will affect areas across eastern Etowah, eastern St. Clair and into Calhoun and Cleburne Counties.
East Alabama Warning Continues
A severe thunderstorm warning continues for Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Etowah and St. Clair until 12:45 p.m. Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds of 60 mph extend from Albertville and Boaz to just west of Gadsden to Ashville to east of Birmingham. … Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Etowah, St. Clair
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Etowah, St. Clair [AL] till 12:45 PM CDT. Pea to dime sized hail was reported in Douglas along with 60 mph winds as these storms passed. They will affect areas from Reece City … Continue reading
Storms Produce Wind Damage in Jefferson County
The severe thunderstorm over northeastern Jefferson County produced wind damage in the western part of the county as it moved through that area. Trees were reported down on Pleasant Grove Road at Five Acre Road. The damage occurred about 11:12 … Continue reading
Significant Wind Damage Threat for Blount, Marshall
The dangerous storms moving out of northeastern Blount into Marshall County shows strong indications of the potential for wind damage. Numerous trees were reported down in the city of Hanceville in Cullman county at 10:55 a.m. This same storm is … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day!
I wanted to take this opportunity to wish all the moms out there a very special day today! The weather across Alabama has cooperated, with periods of sun and clouds mixed. Temperatures are warm, with readings nearing the 80 degree … Continue reading
Dying Storms To Our Northwest
SPLENDID SATURDAY: What a splendid day! Bright blue skies, cool morning temperatures and low humidities have made for a wonderful Saturday across Central Alabama. That is great news for all the cleanup activities that continue across our state. Some lows … Continue reading
The Central Alabama Flash Flood of May 7, 2003
A significant flooding event struck Central Alabama in this date in 2003. Around 1:30 p.m., torrential rains caused flash flooding Walker County, where 200 feet of roadway was washed out near Parrish. A bridge was also washed out. The storms … Continue reading
