Archive for April 19th, 2020

Stronger Storms Affecting Greene & Sumter Counties

Stronger Storms Affecting Greene & Sumter Counties

| April 19, 2020 @ 2:27 pm

As of 2:21 pm, a strong thunderstorm was located over York with the potential of nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 MPH. The storm was moving northeast at 50 MPH.

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Strong Storm Affecting Dallas County

Strong Storm Affecting Dallas County

| April 19, 2020 @ 2:17 pm

A strong thunderstorm with the threat of hail up to 1/2-inch in diameter and strong winds in excess of 40 MPH was located over Bogue Chitto and southeast of Uniontown. The movement was to the northeast at 30 MPH.

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Recipe: Cinnamon Toast

Recipe: Cinnamon Toast

| April 19, 2020 @ 2:00 pm

After mixing the butter, sugar, cinnamon and salt, allow it to melt down into the bread and bake for a few minutes.

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EXPIRED – Flash Flood Warning for Parts of Barbour and Bullock Counties till 4:00 PM CDT

EXPIRED – Flash Flood Warning for Parts of Barbour and Bullock Counties till 4:00 PM CDT

| April 19, 2020 @ 1:01 pm

At 1256 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain have already fallen, with locally higher amounts. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

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New Tornado Watch for Mississippi Comes Up to the Alabama Border

New Tornado Watch for Mississippi Comes Up to the Alabama Border

| April 19, 2020 @ 12:20 pm

A new tornado watch has been issued for areas just to the west of Alabama.

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New SPC Outlook is Out:  A Severe Weather Outbreak Still Expected Across Much fo the Deep South Through Tonight

New SPC Outlook is Out: A Severe Weather Outbreak Still Expected Across Much fo the Deep South Through Tonight

| April 19, 2020 @ 11:13 am

An outbreak of severe weather and tornadoes is going to occur this afternoon and tonight across the South, including Alabama. The potential is there for damaging winds, large hail, and significant tornadoes.

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CANCELED Flash Flood Warning for Parts of Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Shelby, and Talladega Counties till 2:00 PM CDT

CANCELED Flash Flood Warning for Parts of Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Shelby, and Talladega Counties till 2:00 PM CDT

| April 19, 2020 @ 11:06 am

Flash flood warnings have been issued for several Central Alabama Counties where rainfall amounts have already averaged 1.5 to 4 inches.

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CANCELED Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Pickens County till 11:30 AM CDT

CANCELED Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of Pickens County till 11:30 AM CDT

| April 19, 2020 @ 10:47 am

At 1044 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ethelsville, or 7 miles northwest of Carrollton, moving east at 50 mph.

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The Latest on the Alabama Severe Weather Situation for This Afternoon and Tonight as of 10 a.m.: Concern Increasing For South Central Alabama This Evening

The Latest on the Alabama Severe Weather Situation for This Afternoon and Tonight as of 10 a.m.: Concern Increasing For South Central Alabama This Evening

| April 19, 2020 @ 10:00 am

Indications are that a significant severe weather and tornado outbreak will impact parts of Alabama late this afternoon and overnight. Now is the time to review your plan and stay abreast of the latest weather developments throughout the day and night.

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Mask Reprocessing: How One Alabama Hospital Conserves PPE in COVID-19 Crisis

Mask Reprocessing: How One Alabama Hospital Conserves PPE in COVID-19 Crisis

| April 19, 2020 @ 10:00 am

While many aspects of personal protection equipment are limited in supply, the need to decontaminate N95 respirators for re-use is a vital strategy to stretch supplies and protect health care workers and patients for a longer period of time.

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Flash Flood Warning for Parts of Tallapoosa County till 12:15 PM CDT

Flash Flood Warning for Parts of Tallapoosa County till 12:15 PM CDT

| April 19, 2020 @ 9:15 am

At 912 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to three inches of rain has already fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

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EXPIRED – Flash Flood Warning for Parts of Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Jefferson, Shelby, Tuscaloosa Counties till 11:00 AM CDT

EXPIRED – Flash Flood Warning for Parts of Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Jefferson, Shelby, Tuscaloosa Counties till 11:00 AM CDT

| April 19, 2020 @ 8:03 am

At 800 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain have already fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

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Today’s Severe Weather Threat In Alabama

Today’s Severe Weather Threat In Alabama

| April 19, 2020 @ 8:00 am

Another vigorous spring weather system will impact Alabama today, with the dual threat of severe thunderstorms and flooding. THIS MORNING: Rain and thunderstorms are over much of Alabama this morning, ahead of a northward moving warm front. These storms are elevated, in a stable airmass, but are still capable of producing small hail, strong, damaging […]

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Sunday Weather Xtreme Video:  Updating the Severe Weather Potential for Alabama

Sunday Weather Xtreme Video: Updating the Severe Weather Potential for Alabama

| April 19, 2020 @ 7:59 am

For the second straight Sunday, we have a significant severe weather threat across our state, including the threat of tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail. Review your severe weather safety plan now and pay attention to the latest weather information through tonight.

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