NWS Birmingham Clears A Few Counties From the Tornado Watch
NWS Birmingham cancels the Tornado Watch for Cherokee, Etowah, Jefferson, and Tuscaloosa counties.
Archive for January, 2021
SPC Releases New Mesoscale Discussion… Severe Threat For At Least a Couple More Hours
An isolated severe threat may persist for a couple more hours early this morning before gradually diminishing. A couple of tornadoes and occasional strong/gusty winds should be the main threats.
Strong Storms Affecting Tuscaloosa, Perry, Hale, & Bibb Counties
At 143 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mertz, or 15 miles northeast of Greensboro, moving east at 45 mph.
A Quick Check on Our Weather at 1:40 am
A line of rain and storms continues to slowly move eastward through Central Alabama while the individual cells within the line rapidly move northeast.
New Tornado Watch Issued for Parts of Central Alabama Until 6:00 am; Old Watch Canceled
A new Tornado Watch has been issued for portions of Central Alabama until 6:00 am.
CANCELED Tornado Warning for Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne Counties Until 12:45 am
At 1208 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Piedmont, moving east at 45 mph.
A Quick Check On Our Weather Just After Midnight
Radar at 12:04 am shows a line of storms stretching from the northeastern parts of the area back to the west and southwest, stretching from Piedmont and Gadsden to Warrior and Adamsville to Tuscaloosa and Geiger.
Strong Storms Affecting Walker & Jefferson Counties
At 1153 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Oak Grove, or 14 miles northwest of Hueytown, moving east at 40 mph.
Updated Mesoscale Discussion from the SPC… Severe Threat Continues
Severe threat will focus along a corridor from central MS to extreme northwest GA over the next few hours. The primary risk will be locally damaging winds along with the threat for a tornado or two.
Flood Advisory for Etowah & St. Clair Counties Until 3:00 am
At 1146 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Significant Damage Being Reported In Fultondale Over to Center Point
Fultondale has been hit bad… injuries reported, along with several houses and businesses damaged. A few people have been reported as trapped. Trees are down everywhere. Multiple towns and cities are sending rescue and response crews to the area.
Flood Advisory for Several Counties in Central Alabama Until 2:30 am
At 1119 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
CANCELED Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Pickens County Until Midnight
At 1104 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Pickensville, moving east at 40 mph.
EXPIRED Tornado Warning for Jefferson County Until 11:15 pm
At 1051 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located over Pinson, or near Gardendale, moving northeast at 45 mph.
