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Widespread Flooding Occurring

We are still under the threat of severe weather across Central Alabama this morning. However, as the rain continues to fall across the area, we are beginning to see a lot of issues with flooding. Many areas have received 3-4 … Continue reading →

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Flash Flood Emergency Jefferson/Shelby/Bibb Counties until 7:30 AM

…FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR SHELBY…JEFFERSON AND NORTHERN BIBB COUNTIES… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BIRMINGHAM HAS ISSUED A * FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR… JEFFERSON COUNTY IN ALABAMA… NORTHERN BIBB COUNTY IN ALABAMA… SHELBY COUNTY IN ALABAMA… * UNTIL 730 AM … Continue reading →

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Confirmed Tornado Southwest of Meridian

A confirmed tornado is being reported on the ground and causing damage in Mississippi this morning. Numerous reports of damage and debris associated with this storm as it races off towards the northeast at 55 mph. Trees and power lines … Continue reading →

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New Tornado Watch Coming Soon

AREAS AFFECTED…CNTRL/SRN AL…SERN MS…SERN LA CONCERNING…SEVERE POTENTIAL…WATCH NEEDED SOON VALID 070550Z – 070615Z PROBABILITY OF WATCH ISSUANCE…95 PERCENT SUMMARY…A NEW TORNADO WATCH REPLACING TORNADO WATCH 65 WILL BE ISSUED SHORTLY. DISCUSSION…SLY WINDS IN ADVANCE OF A SFC CYCLONE ANALYZED SW … Continue reading →

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Strong Storm Approaching Birmingham Metro

This storm has been weakening as it moves across northern Tuscaloosa County. It is currently below severe limits, but is producing gusty winds, hail, and very heavy rainfall. The storms this evening have been pulsing up and down in intensity … Continue reading →

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Some Damage Reports

The thunderstorm moving across northern Tuscaloosa County has produced quite a bit a damage in Pickens and Tuscaloosa Counties. U.S. 82 eastbound just past Sipsey bridges is completely blocked by down tree. Westbound right lane is blocked, but you can … Continue reading →

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Possible Watch for Central Alabama

For the next few hours, we will see an increasing threat for large hail with thunderstorms that are developing across the area. We may see a severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of Central Alabama. Heading through the overnight hours … Continue reading →

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Tornado Watch for Southwestern Alabama

The weather conditions are beginning to deteriorate along the Northern Gulf Coast this evening. The low pressure is beginning to intensify and is now allowing the warm front to move north. This will allow instability to build in across the … Continue reading →

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Be Prepared for Severe Weather

…TORNADOES ARE POSSIBLE ACROSS SOUTHWESTERN PORTIONS OF CENTRAL ALABAMA OVERNIGHT AND INTO MONDAY MORNING… A STRONG STORM SYSTEM WILL BRING THE POSSIBILITY OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS AND TORNADOES TO CENTRAL ALABAMA. NOW IS THE TIME TO PREPARE FOR THE POSSIBILITY OF … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Update

The latest day one convective outlook from the SPC maintains the threat for severe weather through the overnight hours. No change in the areas outlined by the risk as much of Alabama remains under the threat of severe weather. We … Continue reading →

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