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Sunday Video Briefing: Eclipse Mania, Flooding Threat by Midweek
Today will be a very nice day across Alabama. Visibility for the eclipse in Alabama is iffy, but skies are not likely to be totally cloudy. The video includes a complete national rundown of best places to see it. Monday night through early Thursday will feature rain and storms. Alabama doesn’t look like it will see much, if any severe weather, but flooding could become an issue by Wednesday. Continue reading
April 3, 1974 Through the Eyes of J.B. Elliott
Today is the 50th anniversary of the April 3, 1974 Superoutbreak of tornadoes, when 148 tornadoes affected 13 states and Ontario. This is a story about J.B. Elliott and that day. Continue reading
Final Update
All watches and warnings for Central Alabama have expired or been canceled. Continue reading
New Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Elmore, Lee, Macon, and Tallapoosa
No tornado at this time, but damaging winds are likely with this storm. The warning includes the Auburn area. Continue reading
Damage in Chilton County, Storm Will Pass Just Northwest of Alex City
Dangerous storm approaching US-231 now north of Rockford. Will cross US-280 northwest of Alex City. Continue reading
Tornado Warning for Southern Coosa County: Be Alert Rockford, Kellyton, and Alex City!
The tornado is now east of I-65. It will move near or just north of AL-22 and toward Rockford and Kellyton. Be alert Alex City! Continue reading
Rotation Intensifying: Tornado Approaching I-65 just south of Exit 205 Between Clanton and Cooper
Be in your safe place now in southern Chilton County from Exit 205 off I-65 south to Cooper! Continue reading
Tornado Warning for Extreme Northern Autauga/Clanton Counties
The polygon is for areas south of Clanton…including Verbena, Cooper, and Mountain Creek. Continue reading
Bullock, Lee, and Macon Counties Added to Tornado Watch
The tornado watch will continue until 2 a.m. Continue reading
Severe Weather Threat over for Areas North and West of Birmingham
If you are in the tornado watch, remain weather aware until your county is cleared. Continue reading
