Wind Advisory for Central Alabama
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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Prepare for Wake Low and Strong Winds Across Central Alabama
These strong winds will push across Central Alabama behind the main rain area this afternoon and evening. Winds will gust to 40-50 mph. Trees will be knocked down and power will be interrupted in some areas.
Radar and Weather Update at 230 pm
As expected, severe weather is occurring over Northwest Florida and extreme South Alabama this afternoon. Just rain and some embedded thunder for North and Central Alabama. Winds will continue to gust to 30 mph at times across Central Alabama. Flash flood watches remain in effect for the southwestern two thirds of Alabama.
A Late Look at Alabama’s Weather: Severe Storms in Mississippi Should Weaken As They Move Into Alabama
Storms moving out of Central Mississippi should weaken before moving into West Alabama after midnight. We’re watching the carefully to make sure. There is a threat of severe thunderstorms, and flooding rains. Winds will be strong even outside storms tomorrow.
Sunday Brunch Update: Talkin’ Eclipse, Severe Weather and Flooding by Midweek
Skies are mostly sunny across Alabama with some clouds starting to edge into western sections of the state. They will continue to increase through the day, with some nice sunset photos on tap for this evening, I feel. So have those smartphone cameras ready to snap away. Severe weather and flooding will be a threat by Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Tornado Warning for Extreme Northern Autauga/Clanton Counties
The polygon is for areas south of Clanton…including Verbena, Cooper, and Mountain Creek.
Bullock, Lee, and Macon Counties Added to Tornado Watch
The tornado watch will continue until 2 a.m.
