A winter storm warning is in effect for all of North Alabama and extends as far south as Fayette, Birmingham, and Anniston. A winter weather advisory has been issued for places as far south as Tuscaloosa, Clanton, Wetumpka, and Opelika.
A Winter Storm Watch Is in effect for much of North/Central Alabama including for places as far south as Millport, Birmingham, Sylacauga, and Roanoke. This will become a Winter Storm Warning, so now is the time to prepared for a high impact winter weather event in these areas.
With the latest shift a little to the west in the projected path of Helene, the following watches, warnings, and advisories may be extended westward as well.
Strong storms are pushing southeast across Alabama this afternoon. The week ahead will be hot and mainly dry.
Heavy rain and storms are moving into the Metro Birmingham area which will exacerbate the flooding situation around the area and further surpass the daily rainfall record we have already topped at BHM. In addition, a line of severe storms is nearing the Alabama/Mississippi border. The threat of severe weather and flooding continues.
Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds up to 60-70 MPH continue to push through the northeastern quarter of the state and has now entered into the Central Alabama counties.
The severe thunderstorm watch has been canceled for all Alabama counties. The severe weather threat has ended for the night. Heavy showers are pushing south and southeastward across Chilton, Coosa, Clay and Cleburne Counties. Heavy rain will be the main impact. The cold front is now nearing the I-59 Corridor. Much cooler air is coming […]
The severe threat has diminished for Central Alabama as the atmosphere stabilizes. The line of showers with some lightning continues pushing southeastward. Expect moderate to heavy rain and the line passes. The watch will probably be canceled in the next 45 minutes. Current Status: Severe Storm Watch #0031 is currently Continued for the following counties: […]
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