Severe Weather

Gov. Kay Ivey Issues State of Emergency for 28 Counties Because of Severe Weather

Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 28 counties ahead of the severe weather that is expected in Alabama today and tonight. The state of emergency goes into effect at 10:00 a.m. CDT. In the Alabama News Network viewing area, the state of emergency covers Greene, Hale, Marengo and Perry counties, which are all in West Alabama….

UPDATE: New Tornado Watch Until 3AM Thursday; Includes Montgomery

WATCH LIVE COVERAGE Alabama News Network is tracking severe weather that will be moving across Alabama through early Thursday morning. Our Weather Authority team of meteorologists says to expect more severe weather tonight and overnight, which will include the threat for tornadoes, possibly EF-2 or greater. A PDS Tornado Watch (Particularly Dangerous Situation) is in effect until 3AM Thursday for…

PHOTOS: Storm Damage in Autauga County

Alabama News Network has photos of the storm damage in Autauga County. The photos are from the Autauga County Emergency Management Agency. This is damage on County Road 53 in the Billingsley area. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: autauga county, autauga county ema, autauga county storm damage, billingsley, Severe Weather

WATCH: Possible Tornado Caught on Camera in Demopolis

Alabama News Network was on the air live when we caught what appeared to be a tornado forming near downtown Demopolis on our Alfa Insurance Camera Network in Demopolis. Marengo County was under a tornado warning at the time and we were tracking the storm on radar shortly after 2 p.m. Chief Meteorologist Shane Butler and Meteorologist Ryan Stinnett tracked…

WATCH: Possible Funnel Cloud Caught on Camera Near Selma

Alabama News Network was on the air live when we caught what looked like a funnel cloud on our Alfa Insurance Camera Network in Selma. Dallas County was under a tornado warning at the time and we were tracking the storm on radar at around 12:30 p.m. Meteorologist Ryan Stinnett and Chief Meteorologist Shane Butler tracked the storm as it…

Severe Weather Storm Shelters Across the Area

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Selma and Dallas Co. Officials Prepare for Severe Weather Event

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The threat of inclement weather has officials in Selma and Dallas County making preparations to keep people safe. City and county officials learned what to expect during a weather briefing with the National Weather Service Tuesday morning. EMA Director Toya Stiles conducted the briefing in the Commissioners Court Room. Severe weather is expected to come…

TORNADO WATCH: Parts of Viewing Area Until 7PM; Severe Threat Lasts Until Early Thursday Morning

WATCH LIVE COVERAGE Alabama News Network is tracking severe weather that will be moving across Alabama from now through early Thursday morning. Our Weather Authority team of meteorologists says to expect several rounds of severe weather, which will include the threat for tornadoes, possibly EF-2 or greater. A Tornado Watch is in effect until 7PM for much of the Alabama…

Governor Ivey Issues State of Emergency Ahead of Expected Severe Weather Across Alabama

On Tuesday, March 16, Governor Kay Ivey issued a State of Emergency for all 67 counties in Alabama. Governor Ivey issued the State of Emergency ahead of potential Severe Weather across the state. The state of emergency goes into effect this Tuesday evening, March 16 at 6:00 p.m. The governor has also issued the following statement in response to her…

Closings and Cancellations for Thursday

Alabama News Network is tracking closings and cancellations due to the potential for severe weather Thursday. We will be updating this list as we get additional closings and cancellations. SCHOOLS: Autauga County Schools – Delayed opening for 2 hours Thursday Dallas County Schools- Closed Thursday Elmore County Schools – Delayed opening until 10:00AM Thursday Huntingdon College – No evening classes…