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Archive for March 31st, 2021

Wind Advisory for All of Central Alabama for Much of Thursday

Wind Advisory for All of Central Alabama for Much of Thursday

| March 31, 2021 @ 7:45 pm

Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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Alabama Newscenter — Auburn’s First Woman Mayor Honored for Decades of Service

Alabama Newscenter — Auburn’s First Woman Mayor Honored for Decades of Service

| March 31, 2021 @ 6:00 pm

The year 1980 was a landmark year for the city of Auburn, and Jan Dempsey is the reason.

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The Severe Weather Threat for All of North/Central Alabama is Over; Now Get Ready for Colder Temperatures

The Severe Weather Threat for All of North/Central Alabama is Over; Now Get Ready for Colder Temperatures

| March 31, 2021 @ 5:19 pm

As of 5:06 pm, the severe weather threat for North/Central Alabama has pushed out of the area, but the threat continues for portions of southern and southeastern Alabama.

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Tornado Warning Issued to Our South for Coffee & Dale Co. Until 5:15 pm

Tornado Warning Issued to Our South for Coffee & Dale Co. Until 5:15 pm

| March 31, 2021 @ 4:45 pm

At 441 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Fort Rucker, moving east at 50 mph.

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Flood Advisory for Pike Co. Until 6:15 pm

Flood Advisory for Pike Co. Until 6:15 pm

| March 31, 2021 @ 4:12 pm

At 411 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area.

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Only Two Counties Remain in the Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Only Two Counties Remain in the Severe Thunderstorm Watch

| March 31, 2021 @ 4:05 pm

NWS Birmingham has removed Bullock, Lowndes, Montgomery, and Russell counties from the Severe Thunderstorm Watch as the threat for severe storms have passed.

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A Couple More Counties Removed from the Severe Thunderstorm Watch

A Couple More Counties Removed from the Severe Thunderstorm Watch

| March 31, 2021 @ 3:32 pm

NWS Birmingham cancels the Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Lee and Macon counties as the threat for severe storms have come to an end.

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Much Colder Tonight; Freezing Mornings Ahead

Much Colder Tonight; Freezing Mornings Ahead

| March 31, 2021 @ 2:59 pm

RADAR CHECK: At mid-afternoon rain has ended over North Alabama… storms continue to push into the southern counties of the state with gusty winds and heavy rain.

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More Counties Have Been Canceled From the Severe Thunderstorm Watch

More Counties Have Been Canceled From the Severe Thunderstorm Watch

| March 31, 2021 @ 2:49 pm

NWS Birmingham has removed the following Central Alabama counties from the Severe Thunderstorm Watch as the threat of severe storms have ended: Autauga, Chambers, Dallas, Elmore, Marengo, Tallapoosa.

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Freeze Watch Issued for Central Alabama for Early Friday Morning

Freeze Watch Issued for Central Alabama for Early Friday Morning

| March 31, 2021 @ 2:44 pm

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

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Isolated Damaging Wind & Hail Threat Continues for the Extreme Southern Parts of the Area

Isolated Damaging Wind & Hail Threat Continues for the Extreme Southern Parts of the Area

| March 31, 2021 @ 2:20 pm

We still have a couple of more hours before the line of storms push through the rest of the area and all of North/Central Alabama will be free from the threat of severe storms.

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Freeze Watch Issued for North Alabama on Friday Morning

Freeze Watch Issued for North Alabama on Friday Morning

| March 31, 2021 @ 2:05 pm

NWS Huntsville has issued a Freeze Watch that will go into effect at 12 am Friday and is set to expire at 8 am Friday for the following counties in North Alabama: Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, Morgan.

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A Few Counties Canceled from the Severe Thunderstorm Watch

A Few Counties Canceled from the Severe Thunderstorm Watch

| March 31, 2021 @ 2:01 pm

NWS Birmingham has canceled the Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the following counties in Central Alabama: Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Greene, Hale, Perry, Sumter.

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Alabama Newscenter — Deploying Innovation Makes Alabama Power’s Justin Harrison an Unsung Hero

Alabama Newscenter — Deploying Innovation Makes Alabama Power’s Justin Harrison an Unsung Hero

| March 31, 2021 @ 2:00 pm

Growing up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama Power Engineering Supervisor Justin Harrison was surrounded by heroes on the football field.

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