severe weather alabama

Should Coronavirus Stop You from Going to a Community Tornado Shelter?

Tornado shelter in Tuscaloosa – AP Photo Spring is peak severe weather season in Alabama and elsewhere across the South. But as we are being told to avoid public gatherings to stop the spread of coronavirus, should that keep you from going to a tornado shelter? National Weather Service experts in Alabama put that question to the Alabama Department of…

Update: Weather Officials Confirm Tornado Hit Marengo County

Destruction from EF-1 tornado that hit Marengo County — Photo from Alabama News Network The National Weather Service has inspected the area in Marengo County where a storm hit early yesterday morning. A team has determined it was a tornado that touched down. They say the tornado was an EF-1, with winds around 105-110 mph. The path was 1.29 miles…

Strong to Severe Storms Expected on Sunday

From the Alabama News Network Weather Authority:  You can expect strong to severe storms to break out starting late this morning into the afternoon and evening across much of Central and South Alabama. The main threat looks to be between 10AM-7PM CST. The Storm Prediction Center has much of the CBS 8/ABC 32 viewing area in an “Enhanced” category (3…

Severe Storms, Tornadoes Possible Across Alabama Tonight

The Alabama News Network Weather Authority is tracking severe weather. All of Alabama has the chance for severe storms, high winds, hail and a few tornadoes throughout the evening and into early Tuesday. Right now in our area, it appears the main threat will come through 2 a.m. Tuesday. The timing may change based on the formation of the storms,…