EXPIRED — SEVERE T-STORM WARNING: Parts of Colbert, Franklin Co. Until 8:15 pm
At 751 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Red Bay, moving northeast at 60 mph.
Archive for March 30th, 2022
EXPIRED — SEVERE T-STORM WARNING: Parts of Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale Co. Until 8:45 pm
At 740 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles southeast of Olive Hill to 6 miles southeast of Red Bay, moving northeast at 40 mph.
EXPIRED — SEVERE T-STORM WARNING: Parts of Fayette, Lamar, Marion Co. Until 8:30 pm
At 718 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Smithville to 6 miles southwest of Brooksville, moving northeast at 55 mph.
EXPIRED — SEVERE T-STORM WARNING: Parts of Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale Co. Until 7:45 pm
At 646 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Adamsville to near Evergreen, moving northeast at 55 mph.
Mesoscale Discussion — Very Strong Shear & Sufficient Buoyancy Supports Risk of Severe Weather
A mature QLCS with a history of damaging winds and tornadoes will continue east this evening. Very strong shear and sufficient buoyancy will continue to support the risk for severe wind gusts (some 70+ mph) and tornadoes.
A Quick Weather Update as of 6 pm
Currently, the main line of storms continue to move across the east-central portions of Mississippi, with four tornado warnings issued on parts of the line.
Alabama NewsCenter — Remembering Alabama author Kathryn Tucker Windham
Kathryn Tucker Windham appears at Gee’s Bend. Windham, who died in 2011, was considered an Alabama treasure for her writing and storytelling, especially her ghost stories.
Tornado Watch Issued for Much of North/Central Alabama Until 1 am
The Storm Prediction Center combined with both NWS offices in Huntsville and Birmingham have issued a TORNADO WATCH effective immediately until 1 am Thursday morning for much of North/Central Alabama.
Latest Mesoscale Discussion — Tornado Watch Likely Within the Next Few Hours for Western Parts of the Area
Storms will continue eastward through western Tennessee and much of Mississippi. A new watch will likely be needed for parts of Middle Tennessee and western Alabama within 1-3 hours.
High Impact Wind/Storm Event Tonight For Alabama
HIGH IMPACT WIND /STORM EVENT AHEAD: Strong south winds are increasing across Alabama this afternoon, gusts to 45 mph have already been reported, and gradient winds could gust to 50/60 mph in spots this evening ahead of the approaching line of thunderstorms.
Mid-Afternoon Update on Today’s Severe Weather Threat
As of 1:30 pm, the line of thunderstorms that is expected to move into North/Central Alabama later this evening is currently west of the Mississippi River over east-central parts of Arkansas and down through central and west-central parts of Louisiana.
Alabama NewsCenter — $120 million AUBix data center opens in Auburn as high-tech catalyst
Andrew Albrecht is CEO and co-founder of the new AUBix data center in Auburn, which will provide businesses and individuals across Alabama with high-speed internet.
Midday Nowcast: Severe Weather to the West Arrives in Alabama Later Today
A very dynamic storm system is producing severe weather west of Alabama and these storms are heading towards Alabama tonight. A line of severe storms will sweep into and through Alabama overnight.
Strong Winds Later Today; Severe Storms Arrive Tonight
VERY ACTIVE WEATHER AHEAD: Alabamians will need to be very “weather aware” over the next 24 hours as a dynamic storm system approaches the state. While most of the day today will be dry, strong winds will develop this afternoon, and a line of severe storms will sweep through tonight. While thermodynamics (instability) aren’t especially impressive for late March, the dynamics are very strong, and this could be a high impact event for the Deep South.
