Rains From Isaac Remnants Cause Problems in Ala
The remnants of Hurricane Isaac are still causing problems in Alabama.The National Weather Service says storms caused as much as 4 inches of rain in parts of west Alabama early Tuesday, and another 1...
View ArticleAlabama Preps for Severe Weather Preparedness
Alabama's second annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will be the weekend of Feb. 22-24.The state Revenue Department says the state will waive its 4 percent sales tax on items used to...
View ArticleForecasters Say Ala at Risk for Severe Weather
Forecasters say clashing weather systems are creating a chance for severe weather in Alabama.The National Weather Service says severe storms with damaging winds, heavy rains and isolated tornadoes are...
View ArticleAla Schools Opening Late Amid Weather Threat
Dozens of Alabama schools are opening late because of the threat of damaging winds and other severe weather, which struck western parts of the state during the pre-dawn hours Wednesday.The National...
View ArticlePower Out, Trees Down From Ala Storms
Strong storms moving through Alabama left thousands of people without power and forced schools to delay opening as a precaution.Alabama Power Co. said about 7,000 homes and businesses were in the dark...
View ArticleHeavy Rains, Brisk Winds Forecast for Alabama
Forecasters say severe storms are possible in southwestern Alabama, and strong winds are likely in north Alabama.A cold front is moving in from the west, and a warm front is pushing north out of the...
View ArticleStrong Storms Could Bring High Wind, Hail to State
Strong storms are expected across much of Alabama, bringing the potential for hail and high winds as a cold front passes through the state.The National Weather Service warns that the strongest storms...
View ArticleStrong Storms Bring High Wind, Hail to State
Strong storms that moved across much of Alabama on Monday plunged thousands in the dark and also pummeled the state with hail, high winds and heavy rainfall.The National Weather Service said the...
View ArticleNearly 100,000 Still Without Power After Storms
Nearly 100,000 customers were without power across Alabama early Tuesday after storms with the force of hurricane winds toppled trees and utility lines.Alabama Power said early Tuesday morning that...
View ArticleStrong Weather System Could Spawn Severe Storms
Forecasters say severe storms will be possible in coming days over Alabama, bringing the threat of damaging straight-line winds and isolated tornadoes.The National Weather Service in Birmingham says...
View ArticleSchool Closings, Early Dismissals
School schools in central Alabama counties are closing are dismissing early today as a precaution ahead of severe weather.Updated 11:04 AM
View ArticleAla on Alert For Chance of Severe Weather
Forecasters say there's a chance of severe weather across Alabama, and many areas already are taking precautions.The weather service says there's a medium risk of tornadoes, flooding and damaging winds...
View ArticleStorms Bring Threat of Some Wind Damage to Alabama
Wind damage was reported after a severe weather system moved across Alabama Friday morning.However, forecasters said the chances for tornadoes appeared to be diminishing.A hazardous weather advisory...
View ArticlePossible Tornado Surprises Athens
An unconfirmed tornado has knocked down trees, flipped Dumpsters and damaged the roof of the nearby WalMart in Athens.A forecaster at the National Weather Service in Huntsville said the suspected...
View ArticleSevere Storms Expected to Strike Much of Alabama
Forecasters are predicting severe storms for much of Alabama, but the risk of tornadoes will be relatively low. The National Weather Service says the main threats from the Thursday afternoon and...
View ArticleForecasters Issue Flash Flood Warnings In Alabama
Heavy rains have prompted the National Weather Service to issue flash flood warnings for several Alabama counties.Huntsville forecasters placed northwest Madison County under a flood warning Thursday...
View ArticleSome Roads Closed, Homes Flooded in Alabama
Flood watches and warnings continued for much of Alabama, as heavy rain continued to fall on already saturated ground. In northern Alabama, emergency managers reported flooding across parts of...
View ArticleStorm Will Bring Chance For Snow In Northern Ala.
Forecasters are predicting a mixture of rain, snow and sleet across parts of northern Alabama Tuesday before the precipitation changes to all snow late Tuesday night.The National Weather Service...
View ArticleAla. Storm System Prompts Emergency Declaration
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has declared a state of emergency in response to a severe weather system that crossed the state.Bentley said in a statement Monday evening that the declaration covers every...
View ArticleMore Than 50K Without Power In Ala. After Storms
Thousands of people are without power in northern and central Alabama after waves of severe storms crossed the state.Alabama Power Co. says about 20,100 homes and businesses lost electricity in central...
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