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Strong Storms Continue Across Central Alabama Tonight, But They Aren’t Severe
Heavy rain will continue to be a problem overnight. The next problem areas will be across Chilton, Coosa, Tallapoosa, Clay, Randolph, and Chamber counties. Continue reading
Tornado Watch for South Central and South Alabama Until 9 am; Flooding Threat Exists as Well
The SPC has issued a tornado watch that goes until 9 a.m. for portions of South and Central Alabama. Continue reading
Tornado Watch Coming for South Central and South Alabama
The NWS in Birmingham reports that they are in coordination with the Storm Prediction Center on a tornado watch for ports of South and South Central Alabama. It will include areas along and south of US-80/I-85. Continue reading
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Choctaw County Until 215 am
At 115 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over De Soto, or near Quitman, MS, moving northeast at 55 mph. Continue reading
Heavy Rain and Storms Over Mississippi Will Affect Alabama Through the Overnight
Heavy rain will bring another 1-2 inches to North and Central Alabama. And more rain and storms will continue through much of the day tomorrow. Continue reading
New MCD: Tornado Watch May Be Needed for Parts of Alabama This Evening
We will closely track the development of these storms as they move across Mississippi and head toward Alabama. Should they intensify and anchor themselves along or south of the warm front, the issuance of a tornado watch may become necessary. Continue reading
Flash Flood Warning for Portions of Autauga, Dallas, Lowndes, and Montgomery Counties Until 615pm
At 411 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.25 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin. Continue reading
Monitoring a Dangerous Storm in Montgomery County
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 415 pm for parts of Bullock, Macon, and Montgomery Counties. Continue reading
Alabama Update at 3 p.m. CST: Thunderstorms Intensifying Across South Central Alabama
Ensure you have a reliable source of weather warnings tonight and review your safety plan to know what to do if a warning is issued for your location. Stay informed with frequent updates throughout the afternoon and evening hours here on the Alabama WX weather blog. Continue reading
Tornado Watch for Central Mississippi, Central Louisiana
The stage is set for all modes of severe weather from Louisiana into Mississippi this afternoon. This activity will move into western Alabama later this afternoon and tonight. Continue reading
