Widespread Severe Thunderstorms Forecast Across Southeast Wednesday

Widespread Severe Thunderstorms Forecast Across Central Gulf Coast States As Wednesday morning dawns, a looming threat of severe weather casts a shadow over parts of the central Gulf Coast States. The forecast warns of potentially severe thunderstorms, including the risk of several tornadoes, with some possibly reaching strong EF2+ intensities, alongside widespread damaging winds. The…

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Severe Weather Alert for Friday, January 12, 2024 Across Southeastern States – Tornadoes Possible

As of the latest weather forecasts, an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms is anticipated on Friday afternoon into Friday evening across parts of East Central and Southeast Alabama, much of Central Georgia, and South Carolina into Southern North Carolina. Surrounded by a Slight Risk Area that extends from Mississippi to the Carolinas. Summary: Severe weather…

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Severe Weather Alert: Alabama Braces for Heavy Rainfall, Damaging Winds on Saturday, December 9, 2023

Potential Flash Flooding and Severe Thunderstorms Threaten the State Alabama residents are urged to stay weather-aware as a potent storm system approaches, bringing with it the potential for heavy rainfall, flooding, strong to damaging wind gusts, and a few Tornadoes. The severe weather is expected to impact the state late Saturday afternoon, persisting into the…

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ALDOT Watching Weather – Will Have Crews On Standby

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 12, 2023 ALDOT watching weather, will have crews on standby HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation will monitor road conditions Friday and be ready to respond should hazardous conditions develop on state highways. Currently, snow showers are forecast for much of north Alabama, with minor accumulation occurring at higher elevations…

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SEVERE Weather Possible Across The South On Tuesday

There is the chance for a significant Severe weather outbreak this coming Tuesday, November 29, 2022 across parts of Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, and surrounding areas. Severe thunderstorms with wind damage and Tornadoes, along with some hail, will be possible from the Sabine River Valley and lower Mississippi Valley north-northeastward into the mid-Mississippi Valley on…

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Severe Weather Possible Across The South On Tuesday

THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FROM THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI VALLEY/MID-SOUTH INTO THE SOUTHEAST STATES… SUMMARY Strong to Severe thunderstorms are expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley/Mid-South across the Southeast States on Tuesday. Damaging gusts will be the primary threat along the line, but strong veering low-level profiles could result in line-embedded/QLCS Tornadoes…

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Ian strengthens into Category 1 hurricane set to rapidly intensify before hitting Florida 

Ian strengthens into Category 1 hurricane, set to rapidly intensify before hitting Florida AccuWeather meteorologists warn that hurricane-force winds and dangerous storm surge could threaten Cuba and Florida this week. AccuWeather Hurricane Center – September 26, 2022 – Hurricane watches were issued for a stretch of Florida’s western coast Monday morning as Ian strengthened into the fourth hurricane of…

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Flooding threat to shift eastward across the South

The highest flood risk is forecast for a zone from southeastern Texas through central and southern portions of Louisiana and Mississippi and much of Alabama. AccuWeather Global Weather Center – August 23, 2022 – Heavy rain wreaked havoc and set records Monday around the Dallas area as more than 9 inches of rain led to widespread flooding problems in…

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More Severe Weather For the South Next Week

A dip in the jet stream across the center of the country early next week is expected to bring a storm from Southern California into the southern States. AccuWeather Global Weather Center – April 1, 2022 – AccuWeather meteorologists expect April to follow in March’s footsteps as the table is set for another round of severe thunderstorms, including possible tornadoes, across…

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Destructive Weather to Target Hard-hit Communities in Southern US

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – March 27, 2022 –  AccuWeather forecasters say the atmosphere over the southern United States is set to become primed for explosive weather in the days ahead. Residents in portions of the South still reeling from last week’s bout of destructive weather may find themselves in the path of Mother Nature’s wrath once again this…

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Severe weather is possible across the South on Saturday, New Years Day!

The Storm Prediction Center has a very large area of the South in the outlook for Severe weather on Saturday. All forms of Severe weather will be possible, including damaging winds, large hail, and Tornadoes. Widespread thunderstorms are expected from the Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas to the Western Appalachians on New Year’s Day. All Severe-weather…

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Ida Is Now A Tropical Depression And Will Bring Heavy Rain And Severe Weather To the South

Hurricane Ida is now a tropical depression, as of the 7 am update this morning, Ida was located over Southwestern Mississippi. The storm track with take the remnants of Ida through Mississippi and across the North Alabama and Tennessee. This system will bring locally heavy rainfall, with Flash Flood Watches already posted for most of…

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SEVERE Weather Possible Thursday, With Violent Tornadoes Possible Again

Another “Major TORNADO” outbreak is possible, this Thursday, April 23, 2020, across the South. Currently, models are showing the possibility of a significant Severe Weather Outbreak this Thursday, including the chance for VIOLENT STRONG LONG TRACK TORNADOES again. As of today, The Storm Prediction Center already has a large portion of the South in an…

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SEVERE Weather Forecast Again This Sunday | WVSM Digital News

Severe Weather is forecast for the South, again this Sunday. Current models show the outlook area for the highest threat of Severe Weather will cover Central and Southern Alabama. The threat extends from Eastern Texas through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, The Florida Panhandle, and South Carolina. The Storm Prediction Center says all forms of Severe…

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SEVERE Weather Possible Tonight & Again On Easter Sunday | WVSM Digital News

There is an enhanced risk for severe weather across parts of the mid-Mississippi valley today, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, into the lower Ohio and Tennessee valleys overnight tonight. The primary threats will be large hail (some very large) and damaging winds (some significant). In addition, a few Tornadoes cannot be ruled out. Cities within the…

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Significant SEVERE Weather Event Forecast for Saturday

A significant severe weather event is possible tomorrow afternoon/evening in far eastern Iowa, Northern Illinois, and far northwest Indiana. All severe weather hazards are possible including large hail (some very large 2+”), damaging wind, and tornadoes (some significant). Anyone who lives within the risk area, particularly the red “moderate risk” area, including the cities of…

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SEVERE Weather Possible Across A Large Area On Saturday/Saturday Night

THERE IS A MODERATE RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH-CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST ILLINOIS, AN ENHANCED RISK AREA SURROUNDING THAT AND THEN A LARGE SLIGHT RISK AREA THAT EXTENDS INTO THE DEEP SOUTH. The Storm Prediction Center says a significant Severe Weather Outbreak is possible for portions of the middle Mississippi Valley on Saturday. …

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Flooding Ongoing Throughout the South, Heavy Rain Monday & Tuesday and SEVERE Storms Wednesday

FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH FEBRUARY 11, 2020 With the ground already saturated from recent heavy rains this past week, many flood warnings are still active still today. More heavy rain is forecast for Monday and Tuesday and then SEVERE Weather is forecast for Wednesday. Wednesday could see a Tornado Outbreak across the…

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Heavy Rainfall And Additional Flooding Possible This Week

With the ground already saturated from the heavy rainfall this past week, the NOAA Weather Predication Center is forecasting more heavy rainfall this week. Northern and Central Alabama, Mississippi, Northern Georgia, and parts of Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas, are set to get heavy rainfall Monday and Tuesday, February 10th and 11th. Many areas are forecast…

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HUNTSVILLE AL857 PM CST FRI FEB 7 2020 MARSHALL-JACKSON-DEKALB-FRANKLIN TN-INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ALBERTVILLE, BOAZ, GUNTERSVILLE, ARAB, SCOTTSBORO, FORT PAYNE, RAINSVILLE, WINCHESTER, SEWANEE, DECHERD, ESTILL SPRINGS, AND COWAN 857 PM CST FRI FEB 7 2020 …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 11 AM CST SATURDAY……

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Significant Severe Weather Event Starts Today, To Our West and Moves Across Alabama Saturday

The South has an “Enhanced Risk” for Severe Weather on Saturday, January 11, 2020. This could be a significant Severe Weather Event. Tornadoes and strong Tornadoes will be possible across the risk area, along with Damaging Winds. Plan now for your shelter location on Saturday. Check with your local EMA office to see where local…

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Parts of Alabama In Severe Drought Conditions

Even though many areas across the Southeast have seen showers and thunderstorms recently, some with heavy rainfall, there are still locations that are actually in drought conditions and have a rainfall deficit. According to the United State Drought Monitor (https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/), rainfall deficits of 6 to 9 inches since mid-May were observed in parts of southeastern…

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Storm Spotter Class

Press Release from Anita McBurnett, Director Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Storm Spotter Class Scheduled for April 11, 2019 A storm spotter class will be held Thursday evening April 11, 2019 starting at 6:00 pm at the Marshall County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) located at 3550 Creek Path Road in Guntersville Alabama.  The class is…

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Governor Ivey Issues State of Emergency Due to Flooding and Potential Severe Weather in Parts of Alabama

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 9:00 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2019, for several Alabama counties due to flooding caused by heavy rains over the past several days and ongoing severe weather today. The counties included are as follows: Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, Dekalb, Etowah, Fayette, Franklin, Jackson,…

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Tornado Watch Issued for parts of Alabama & Tennessee

The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch 6 in effect until 10 PM CST this evening for the following areas in Alabama. This watch includes 9 counties in north central Alabama: Cullman, Limestone, Madison, and Morgan. In northeast Alabama: Marshall. In northwest Alabama: Colbert, Franklin, Al., Lauderdale, and Lawrence. Tennessee this watch includes 2…

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Dangerous Severe Weather event possible today across the South

The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK. has increased the threat level across parts of the South today. A Moderate Risk area has been added that covers a large portion of Mississippi, which includes central and northern Mississippi. This Moderate Risk area also includes northwest Alabama and southern portions of Tennessee. Surrounding the Moderate Risk…

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Significant SEVERE Weather event Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019

A significant SEVERE WEATHER OUTBREAK, including the threat for Strong Tornadoes, appears likely over Southeastern U.S. on Saturday, February 23, 2019. Areas affected include Eastern Arkansas and Mississippi on Saturday afternoon. Then North Alabama and central Kentucky/Tennessee evening/late night. Supercell thunderstorms could start as early as midday in southeastern/eastern AR, with multiple Supercell thunderstorms developing…

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