UPDATE: Three Tornadoes Hit Central, East Alabama Sunday and Monday
National Weather Service survey teams have confirmed that three tornadoes hit Central and East Alabama during the severe weather outbreak on Sunday and Monday.
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NWS: Autauga County Tornado on the Ground for 76 Miles, Nearly to Georgia
National Weather Service survey teams say the tornado that began in Autauga County last Thursday was on the ground for 76 miles.
DONATE HERE: WAKA 8 Working with United Way on Tornado Relief
WAKA 8 is working with the United Way to raise money for tornado relief throughout our area.
Elmore Co. Storm Damage Assessment Underway
The tornado that moved through Dallas and Autauga counties made its way into Elmore County, where damage assessments are underway.
10 Year Anniversary of the EF-4 Tornado that Hit Elmore County
Today marks the ten year anniversary of the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak in Alabama. On that day, a series of storms across the state demolished homes, tore down trees, and claimed hundreds of lives. Governor Ivey has proclaimed today as a Day of Remembrance in Alabama. It’s been a decade since that tornado outbreak killed more than 250 people…
Storm Threat a Reminder of Wetumpka Tornado Last January
The severe weather threat we are facing brings back painful memories for many people in Wetumpka. It was January 19, 2019 that an EF-2 tornado hit near downtown with winds of up to 135 mph. People in Wetumpka know all too well that tornado season doesn’t take a break during the winter months. “Looking back almost a year ago, the…
