Alabama Update at 10 p.m.: Storms Getting Close Now
Storms are less than 1-2 hours from Northwest and West Alabama now. Tornadoes will be possible.
Archive for March 24th, 2023
Tornado Watch for Alabama Until 3 a.m.
A tornado watch has been issued for North and Northwest Alabama until 3 a.m.
Delta Tornado is Heading Toward Winona MS: TORNADO EMERGENCY DECLARED
This tornado is on the ground and heading right toward Winona MS.
Tornado Watch Coming for Northwest Alabama
The Storm Prediction Center and NWS Offices are coordinating a new Tornado Watch for the northwestern part of Alabama and southern Middle Tennessee.
Dangerous Storm with Potential Tornado Moving Toward Oxford MS
Two tornado warnings right now in Mississippi. A Tornado Emergency is in effect for MS 12 east of Belzoni, Horseshoe Lake, Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge and the area from Tchula up to Cruger.
Watching Severe Storm Southwest of Pickens County
Severe thunderstorm in Kemper County, Mississippi is heading toward Pickens County, Alabama, and will arrive there within the next 45 minutes.
SPC Indicates Sharkey/Humphreys Tornado is at Least EF3
An intense tornado (EF3+) is likely ongoing with a supercell tracking northeastward across western Sharkey County MS, and this storm should persist for the next 30-60 min.
Tornado Emergency for Sharkey and Humphreys Counties in the Mississippi Delta
A powerful tornado is near Rolling Fork and Anguilla in Sharkey County, Mississippi. A tornado emergency is in effect. The tornado is moving toward Belzoni.
New Tornado Watch to our West
The severe threat is increasing to the west of Alabama and severe storms will move into our state late this evening. All modes of severe weather, including wind, hail, and tornadoes will be possible. Continue to keep an eye on the weather through the overnight hours.
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Severe Storms Arrive Tonight; Mostly Dry Tomorrow
WARM, BREEZY AFTERNOON: Temperatures are close to 80 degrees across Alabama this afternoon with a mix of sun and clouds, and a gusty south wind. The weather gets active tonight as an organized band of showers and storms will push into the state ahead of a vigorous weather system. SPC maintains an “enhanced risk” (level 3/5) for the northwest corner of Alabama around the Shoals. A “slight risk” (level 2/5) extends down to Scottsboro, Birmingham, and Sweetwater. A “marginal risk” (level 1/5) has been defined as far east and south as Alexander City, Montgomery, and Jackson.
A Quick Look at Alabama’s Severe Weather Situation
We are monitoring conditions to the west of Alabama where a severe weather outbreak is unfolding that will impact Alabama late tonight and early Saturday morning. The time is now to make sure you are prepared, and that you share weather information with your friends, family, and neighbors as well as your social network.
Wind Advisories Issued for Parts of Alabama
Wind advisories have been issued for much of the northwestern half of Alabama, beginning this evening. Winds could gust to 45 mph overnight in addition to the severe threats posed by thunderstorms: wind gusts to 70 mph, tornadoes, heavy rain, and hail.
Midday Nowcast: Warm Day, Strong Storms Overnight
A warm and breezy day with highs surging into the 80s and an increasing southerly wind. The day is dry, but rain and storms return to Alabama tonight.
