Storms Conitnue to Trend Downward
Some thunderstorms with heavy rain continue across parts of Central and North Central Alabama late tonight but the severe weather threat has greatly diminished.
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Severe Weather Threat Tonight; Wind Advisory Issued for the Tennessee Valley
Strong storms with damaging winds and hail are expected to roll into Alabama tonight, bringing a classic springtime severe weather setup that needs your attention before bedtime.
New SPC Day One Is Basically Unchanged from Yesterday’s Day Two
A few strong to severe storms are possible late tonight across northwest Alabama, but the greater threat remains west of the state from Texas to western Tennessee.
A Warm Spring Day Before Storms Return Tonight
A warm and breezy Sunday will give way to strong storms Sunday night, with the potential for damaging winds and hail across north and central Alabama.
OTD in 1932: Alabama’s Deadliest Tornado Outbreak
Remembering Alabama’s deadliest tornado outbreak that occurred on this date in 1932.
Severe Weather a No-Show Across Alabama
The storms never really got going across Alabama and should just cause a few wind gusts to around 35-40 mph as they push east overnight.
Radar Update at 945pm
A line of heavy showers with gusty winds is pushing east across Alabama tonight. There is still a chance for isolated severe wind gusts for
Update on the Alabama Weather Situation at 7:30 pm
Severe storms remain possible tonight across northwest and north-central Alabama, with the main threats being strong winds, hail, and heavy rain.
Stormy Weekend Wraps Up as Cooler Air Settles In—But What’s Next?
Round two of our severe weather event has ended, leaving behind gusty winds, cooler temperatures, and at least two confirmed tornadoes in Calera and Winterboro, with survey teams investigating over a dozen additional damage tracks.
Sunday Brings Cooler Temperatures and a Drying Trend
Sunday will bring cooler and drier conditions across Alabama, with highs in the mid-60s to low 70s and a few lingering clouds in the northeast.
Severe Weather Threat Increasing to our West: PDS Tornado Watch Soon
A significant tornado outbreak is expected across Alabama this afternoon and evening, with the potential for long-track tornadoes, damaging winds over 70 mph, and large hail as storms rapidly develop and move eastward.
New Day One Outlook from the Storm Prediction Center
A dangerous tornado outbreak is expected across northern and central Alabama this afternoon and evening, with numerous strong to violent, long-track tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail posing a significant threat.
For Your Overnight and Early Morning
Storms will start moving into Northwest and West Central Alabama after 2:30 a.m. They could be severe and may even produce tornadoes.
Tornado On The Ground East of Greenwood MS
It is moving in the general direction of Tupelo. The environment will become slightly less unstable the further northeast it goes, but the shear will remain just as strong so there is no sign the storm will weaken.
