Heads Up For Those In Lamar & Extreme Northwestern Pickens Counties
A Tornado Warned storm is currently located just to the east of Starkville, Mississippi and is moving to the northeast at 50 MPH.
Archive for February 5th, 2020
Tornado Watch Looks Likely For The Southwestern Parts Of The Area & Back Into Southern Mississippi
Scattered storms, some capable of a brief tornado or damaging wind gusts, remain possible this evening.
EXPIRED – Tornado Warning: Parts Of Colbert & Lauderdale Counties Until 5:45 PM
At 508 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Tishomingo, or near Tishomingo State Park, moving northeast at 50 mph.
EXPIRED – Severe T-Storm Warning: Parts of Lauderdale, Colbert, & Franklin Counties Until 5:45 PM
At 453 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of Burton, or 9 miles southeast of Booneville, moving northeast at 50 mph.
Tornado Watch Issued For A Good Chunk Of North/Central Alabama Until 11:00 PM
A TORNADO WATCH has been issued for all counties in North Alabama and a good portion of counties in Central Alabama that is in effect from now until 11:00 pm tonight.
Areal Flood Warning: Extended For Parts Of Jackson & Madison Counties Until 10:30 PM
At 420 PM CST, doppler radar has indicated up to two inches of rain have already fallen. More rain is expected later this evening.
Threat Of Severe Storms Will Be Increasing Over The Next Few Hours
The environment across the northern and western parts of the area is starting to become more favorable for strong to severe storms.
Tornado Watch Coming Soon To Parts Of North/Central Alabama
Storms are expected to continue northeast into central/northern Alabama coincident with an increasingly favorable environment for severe storms.
Severe Threat Continues To Our West; Need To Watch Western Parts Of The Area
The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 22 (parts of Louisiana and Mississippi) continues.
Severe Storms/Flooding Possible Tonight
THIS AFTERNOON: A few stronger storms have formed over Central Alabama, producing small hail through parts of Hale, Bibb, Jefferson, and Shelby counties. The storms as I write this are still well below severe limits. To the south, a larger mass of rain and storms is over much of South Alabama.
Strong Storms Affecting Parts Of Bibb, Jefferson, & Shelby Counties
At 247 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Tannehill Ironworks State Park, or 9 miles northwest of Montevallo, moving northeast at 55 mph.
2020 Census Efforts Kick Off At Alabama’s Community Colleges
Alabama could lose billions of dollars if participation is below 80%.
A Great Explanation Of The Severe Weather Threat For Today Through Thursday Morning
What’s with the wide time window? NWS Birmingham gives a great explanation.
Quick Check At Midday; Tornado Watch Issued To Our West
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a TORNADO WATCH valid until 6:00 pm tonight for a good portion of Louisiana and much of the southern half of Mississippi.
