Severe Thunderstorm Warning Canceled For Parts Of Marengo County
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Archive for April 30th, 2017
Late Evening Look at the Alabama Weather Situation
Strong storms are entering Southwest Alabama at this late hour. They could affect areas as far north as Choctaw to Chilton to Randolph Counties overnight.
Steris Healthcare Expanding Birmingham Operation, Creating 22 Jobs
STERIS/IMS plans a second expansion of its Birmingham operations as part of a $1.6 million project that will create 22 jobs. The follow-on expansion will help accelerate growth and boost the company’s workforce in the city to 450 people, according to the Birmingham Business Alliance.
April Goes Out with a Bang
A blizzard in the West, 90s in the East, and severe weather in the Middle of the U.S. April went out with a bang.
A Quick Central Alabama Weather Update At 9:30PM
The latest check of the radar has a the main line of showers and storms continuing to push off into extreme eastern parts of the state, with a few heavier storms… one stretching from Wadley to Auburn, and another stretching from Luverne to Dozier.
Strong Storm Approaching Sumter County
At 9:19 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Alamucha, or 10 miles southwest of Cuba, moving northeast at 70 mph. Half inch hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.
It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over
All day long, short term model predictions have been that storms would form over eastern Mississippi and move into Alabama. That is finally happening.
A Quick Update On Our Weather Situation At 6:30PM
At this point on Sunday evening, the line of showers and storms is now starting to move out of the northeastern Part of Alabama into the northwestern part of Georgia. No warning are in effect for our area at this point.
Strong Storm Affecting Cleburne County
At 5:59 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Heflin, moving northeast at 45 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.
Strong Storms Affecting Randolph and Clay Counties
At 5:19 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ashland to near Goldville. Movement was east at 35 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.
Tornado Watches Continue for Parts of Alabama
A tornado watch is in effect until 7 p.m. CDT for parts of Northwest, West Central and Southwest Alabama.
Strong Storms Affecting Elmore, Tallapoosa, Coosa, & Clay Counties
At 4:48 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Stewartville to near Dexter. Movement was east at 30 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.
Afternoon Update: Things Calming, No Repeat Tonight
The worst is over for Alabama, with storms pushing out of the east and a band of showers later tonight. Tornado watch continues though for parts of the area.
Strong Storms Affecting Chilton And Coosa Counties
At 4:16 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Higgins Ferry Park, or 10 miles east of Clanton, moving northeast at 50 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.
