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An Update on the Alabama Severe Weather Situation Through the Overnight Hours into Sunday Morning
An unstable atmosphere and approaching storm complex from Mississippi could bring strong to severe storms, including damaging winds and a low-end tornado threat, to western Alabama after midnight. Continue reading
Severe Weather Threat Ends for Now, But Another Round Expected Overnight
Today’s storms are winding down, but a renewed severe threat returns overnight with damaging winds possible across all of Central Alabama. Continue reading
Here is a Reset at 4 p.m.: Things Calming Just a Bit
A weakening line of storms continues across eastern Alabama, with one remaining severe thunderstorm warning in Cleburne County and over 131,000 power outages statewide. Continue reading
Damage Reports
Widespread wind damage has been reported across Alabama with trees and power lines down in multiple counties including Jefferson, St. Clair, Talladega, and Madison. Continue reading
Power Outage Numbers Climbing
Winston County has been especially hard hit with nearly 50% of the trackable customers now without power. Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Updated for Northern and Central Alabama Until 6 PM
Severe Thunderstorm Watch 385 continues until 6 PM for much of northern and central Alabama, with damaging winds the main concern. Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jackson and DeKalb Counties in Alabama and Parts of Middle Tennessee
Strong storms with 60 mph winds are racing east across Jackson and DeKalb counties—take shelter now if you’re in the warning area. Continue reading
New Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Chilton, Talladega, Calhoun, Coosa, and Cherokee Counties
A fast-moving line of severe storms with 60 mph winds and hail is sweeping across parts of central and northeast Alabama this afternoon—take shelter if you’re in the path. Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 6 p.m. For Northern Half of Alabama
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect until 6 PM for the northern half of Alabama, where damaging winds and large hail are the primary threats. Continue reading
Heat an Issue Ahead of the Storms
Heat index values near 100° across Central Alabama this afternoon are creating a moderate risk for heat-related illness, especially for those without proper cooling or hydration. Continue reading
