Severe Weather

Churches Prepare for Severe Weather on Palm Sunday

Churches across the area are making preparations for the severe weather threat on Sunday.  Alabama News Network and emergency agencies have been urging churches to have a NOAA weather radio and a plan to get people to safety, especially because Palm Sunday services will likely be crowded with people. New Home Baptist Church in Montgomery is ready.  The church’s fitness…

Family Survives Lee County Tornado in Bathtub

Julie Morrison is thankful to be alive after surviving a tornado that destroyed her on Lee County Road 63.  She was home with her husband when the storm hit. “He saw debris flying, he said here it comes, get to the tub, and so that’s where I went,” Morrison explained. Her home was destroyed, it’s contents littered across their land. …

Autauga County EMA Working to Fix Weather Siren Outage

According to the Autauga County Emergency Management Agency, crews working as quickly as possible to repair the county’s Tornado warning system. As a result, the county currently has no warning system and does not have an estimate on when the repairs will be completed. Stay will Alabama News Network for the updates to the story and also download the ANN…

Tornadoes Confirmed from Alabama Storms

The National Weather Service confirms at least three tornadoes in Alabama from Sunday storms, and is surveying other parts of southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. A storm with estimated winds of 80 mph (130 kph) overturned five recreational vehicles at the Anchors Aweigh RV Resort near Foley after 3 p.m. The storm, with a 1.6-mile (2.6-kilometer) path, was rated…

Alabama Severe Weather Sales Tax Holiday Runs Through Sunday

The state of Alabama is observing its annual sales tax holiday on severe weather preparedness items from February 23-25. This means certain equipment, gear and supplies will be exempt from the state’s 4% sales tax. Some counties and cities are dropping their local taxes as well, meaning shoppers in some areas won’t pay any sales tax on those items through…

Emergency Officials Ready for Winter Weather In Montgomery Area

Road crew clearing snow in the Billingsley area of Autauga County – From Alabama News Network viewer Road crew clearing snow in the Billingsley area of Autauga County – From Alabama News Network viewer Emergency personnel in the Montgomery area have been keeping a close eye on road conditions overnight and this morning. Many areas have a dusting to more…

Closings/Delays for December 9

Closings/Delays for December 9: Fort Dale Academy Testing Center- Closed Saturday Montgomery Public Schools –  All Saturday activities cancelled. ACT Testing at Alabama State University – cancelled ACT Testing Saturday at Southside School in Tallassee – cancelled ACT Testing Saturday at Dadeville High School-Cancelled ACT Testing Saturday at Luverne High School – cancelled ACT Testing Saturday at Selma High School-Cancelled…

Law Enforcement Officials Confirm Possible Tornado in Covington Co.

This large rotation was spotted near the Town of Babbie in Northeastern Covington County Wednesday evening. Carley Roades shared the image on social media. Law enforcement officials later confirmed that a tornado touched down. National Weather Service officials will head out to the site to confirm if there was any damage done. Categories: News Tags: Covington County, Local News, Severe…

School Superintendents Signing Waivers to Make Up Missed Days

School Superintendents have a tough decision during severe weather: stay open at the risk of the students or close schools and miss out on a day of learning? If superintendents do decide to cancel classes, then comes the task of trying to make those days up. Butler County Schools Superintendent Amy Bryan learned the phrase “it’s always better to be safe…

Safe Place Locations in Elmore County

Elmore County authorities have released a list of safe places in the county that will be open to residents once a tornado watch has been issued. Those locations include: Deatsville Fire Department – 6930 AL Hwy 143, Deatsville Shoal Creek Baptist Church – 13214 Holtville Road, Deatsville St. James Family Worship – 1005 Nobles Road, Wetumpka First Presbyterian of Wetumpka…