EXPIRED — Severe T-Storm Warning for Portions of Dallas, Perry Co. Until 12:30 am
At 1150 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Potter Station, or 8 miles west of Selma, moving northeast at 45 mph.
Archive for January 3rd, 2023
Mesoscale Discussion — Severe Threat Continues Across Current Tornado Watch Locations
Severe wind/tornado risk will spread east across Mississippi into Alabama over the next several hours.
Flash Flood Warning for Portions of Jefferson, Shelby Co. Until 3 am
At 1132 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
EXPIRED — Severe T-Storm Warning for Portions of Lamar, Pickens Co. Until 11:30 pm
At 1044 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Steens, or near Columbus, moving northeast at 45 mph.
New Tornado Watch Issued for Much of North/Central Alabama Until 4 am Wednesday
A Tornado Watch has been issued for the eastern 2/3rds of North/Central Alabama until 4 am Wednesday morning.
Areal Flood Advisory for Portions of Bibb, Jefferson, Shelby Co. Until 2 am
At 938 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Radar Update at 9:30 p.m.
No warnings in Alabama right now, but the threat of severe weather will continue with storms overnight.
Timing on the West Alabama Severe Storms; Flash Flood Threat Increasing; Flash Flood Watch Extended Northward
Round two of today’s severe weather is underway officially now with the first new severe thunderstorm warning over West Alabama. This storm will be in the Tuscaloosa area before 9 and in Birmningham after 10.
Mesoscale Discussion — New Watch Possible Within the Next Few Hours
A gradual increase in convection is expected as the evening progresses, with it a risk of wind and perhaps a tornado or two. A new watch may be warranted.
Areal Flood Watch Expanded Northward; Set to Expire at 12 pm Wednesday
NWS Birmingham extends the AREAL FLOOD WATCH in area to now include Bibb, Clay, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Randolph, Shelby, Sumter, Talladega, and Tuscaloosa counties along with Autauga, Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Chilton, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Russell, and Tallapoosa counties in Central Alabama.
Severe T-Storm Warning for Portions of Greene, Pickens, Sumter Co. Until 8:30 pm
At 729 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Panola, or 14 miles southwest of Aliceville, moving northeast at 35 mph.
A Quick Look At Our Weather Situation Before 6 pm
At 5:40 pm, radar continues to show the first round of rain and storms exiting out of the east and southeastern parts of the area, while another wave of storms is forming out to our west in central and southern parts of Mississippi and back into Louisiana.
Severe T-Storm Warning for Portions of Russell Co. Until 6:15 pm
At 504 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Spring Hill, or 13 miles east of Midway, moving northeast at 40 mph.
A Number of Counties Removed from the Active Tornado Watch
NWS Birmingham cancels the Tornado Watch valid until 8 pm for Calhoun, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Elmore, Etowah, Randolph, St. Clair, Talladega, and Tallapoosa counties in Central Alabama as the severe weather threat has ended for now.
