Punxsutawney Phil has predicted six more weeks of wintry weather, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what’s already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.
The Alabama National Guard has activated more than 350 soldiers to support the winter storm response by the Alabama Emergency Management Agency as part of Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of Emergency declaration.
Around 12,000 flights have been canceled as a monster storm affects much of the country, including travel from Montgomery, Atlanta and Birmingham airports.
Troopers say freezing temperatures combined with rain or moisture could create hazardous conditions, including black ice and slick roadways.
The snow-covered roof of the Mobile Civic Center has collapsed.
Action 8 News has confirmed that pipes that froze, thawed and burst have flooded part of the Pike County Judicial Complex.
The arctic blast of winter weather has nearly shut-down the city of Selma. City and county government as well as schools were closed today — due to the threat of snow — and below freezing temperatures. The wintery weather conditions have made it dangerous for people to be outside for long periods of time. “You know it’s just something we…
Even with the snow ending, there are still winter weather concerns to prepare for in Alabama.
Action 8 News is on the scene of a wreck on Interstate 65 in Butler County that has closed both southbound lanes.
Our Action 8 News viewers are sharing photos of the snow where they are. Enjoy!
