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Tornado Watch Extended Eastward

The tornado watch has been extended eastward to include Talladega, Calhoun, Clay, Cleberne, Cherokee and Randolph Counties. It is canceled for Marion and Lamar, as well as Fayette, Pickens and Winston Counties. It continues until 2 a.m. for Bibb, Blount, … Continue reading →

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Get Ready Tuscaloosa

The line of storms is now less than 20 miles west of the city of Tuscaloosa. It will be in western sections of Tuscaloosa in less than 10 minutes and in Tuscaloosa in less than 15 minutes. Be in a … Continue reading →

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Power Flashes in Jasper

We are watching power flashes on the Jasper Skycam. This is either power lines slapping together. This is caused by damaging winds or a possible tornado. Take cover now in the Jasper area and points east over to Cordova and … Continue reading →

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Update on the Line

Our line of storms extends from east of Double Springs to east of Carbon Hill to Berry to Gordo to Aliceville. Winds will gust to 50-60 mph with some gusts over 70 mph. Widespread wind damage is likely with this … Continue reading →

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Wind Damage Reports Coming In Now

Look at the intense winds at 5,000 feet off the ground tonight. They are as high as 80-100 mph, about as high as you will ever see. The up and down wind motions in thunderstorms can bring these intense winds … Continue reading →

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Strong Winds Outside Storms/Line Timing

Winds are gusting to 25-35 mph across much of North and Central Alabama. This hour, BHM reported a 33 mph wind gust. Tuscaloosa reported a 35 mph wind gust. A tree was reported down along County Road 47 in Blount … Continue reading →

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Lee/Itawamba Co. Tornado Could Clip Marion County

The NWS Memphis has issued a tornado warning for southern Lee and Itawamba Counties. Dangerous looking signatire approaching Tremont rapidly could cross northwestern Marion County northwest of Hamilton. A tornado watch is in effect until 2 a.m. for much of … Continue reading →

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First Alabama Warning

The NWS Birmingham has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fayette, Lamar and Marion till 10:15 PM CST. Huntsville has posted severe thunderstorm warnings for Lauderdale, Colbert and western Franklin Counties. In Mississippi, a tornado warning has been issued for … Continue reading →

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Storms An Hour Away from West Alabama

Click image to expand FROM THE NWS JACKSON …numerous trees and powerlines down in Yazoo City…trees across roads…numerous power outages. …numerous trees down around Carrollton in Carroll County…that is just west of I-55, or east of Greenwood. …several trees down … Continue reading →

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Tornado Watch Issued For Alabama

If you live in the range of the NOAA Weatheradios at Winfield, Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Oneonta or Mt. Cheaha, your unit should have sounded for the new tornado watch. Did it? Go make sure it is turned on and set to … Continue reading →

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