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: 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…
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 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…
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…
Tuesday was a quiet day at the Montgomery County EMA Office as workers continue to prepare for potential severe weather Wednesday, but that could all change at a moment’s notice. “Well it gets a little busy in here because we have all of the different agencies come in and make sure, they come in and coordinate with the rest of…
The annual severe weather tax-free weekend is about to begin. Alabama residents can avoid state sales tax—and in some cases local sales taxes too—when they buy items like flashlights, generators and batteries. The Alabama Department of Revenue has a list of the municipalities that are taking part and another list of the items that are included. HERE is a link…
Storm shelters built inside your home can greatly increase your chances of surviving severe weather. A tornado doesn’t slow down or stop for anyone. It mows down homes, flips buildings over, and can destroy lives. If a tornado comes your way you need to get to a place that’s safe, like a storm shelter. “It’s not something that people think…
It’s good to learn a few new ways to stay safe during severe weather season. The Autauga County EMA is offering a few tips to help everyone stay safe. There are several ways you can stay safe during tornados and other storms, such as always having an escape route planned and knowing the safest spots in your home. But EMA…
Severe weather was expected to bring a variety of threats to parts of the Deep South through the night. Thousands of power outages were reported in the New Orleans area, where a tornado watch remained in effect early Monday afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, says 6.9 million people in large parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and south Alabama…
