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Town of Gordo Suffers “Extensive” Tornado Damage, Stay Sheltered & Off Roads

The town of Gordo, Alabama in Pickens County has suffered "extensive" tornado damage Saturday afternoon. A spinup tornado warning was issued for Pickens County around 4:45 p.m., and debris signatures were the first sign of major damage when it struck Gordo. Damage reports have since come in, and the town...

Gordo, AL · 2025-03-15
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Understanding the numbers of storm danger

(WTVY) -A portion of Alabama is under a Level 5 high-risk alert for severe weather this weekend, and almost all the remainder of the state is under a Level 4 moderate risk. High-risk, moderate-risk, slight-risk. What do all those alerts and numbers that come with them mean?. Level 1 is...

Alabama · 2025-03-15
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‘I deserve death,’ an Alabama murderer told a judge. Now he’s getting his wish

A man who asked to be put to death for the rape and murder of a woman will get his wish in April. Alabama prisoner James Osgood will be executed by lethal injection on April 24, the state’s Governor Kay Ivey has announced. Osgood, 55, was convicted in 2014 of the 2010 murder of Tracy Lynn Brown in Chilton County and sentenced to death. Prosecutors said Osgood cut Brown’s throat after he and his girlfriend sexually assaulted her. Over the summer, Osgood dropped his court appeals, asking the state to set a date for his execution. “I no longer...

Alabama · 2025-03-14

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At least 1 dead as severe storms sweep through the Midwest

At least one person is dead after severe weather hit Butler County, Missouri on Friday night, officials said. There were previous reports of three deaths due to the storm, but Robert Myers with the Butler County Emergency Management Agency confirmed to ABC News that there was some miscommunication in the field and when comparing notes with the sheriff and coroner.

Mississippi · 2025-03-15
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Live updates: Tornado warnings roll across Alabama; thousands without power

A destructive wave of storms swept into Alabama on Saturday, bringing with them a rarely-seen threat level for possible long-track tornadoes, winds of up to 70 m.p.h., golf ball-sized hail and torrential rain. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey a day earlier declared a state of emergency for the entire state. Most of west and central Alabama had been elevated to a level five risk of severe weather arriving late Saturday, the highest level. It's a warning level that had been used in Alabama only three times since 2006. The level five risk area included the cities of Tuscaloosa, Birmingham and...

Alabama · 2025-03-15

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Particularly Dangerous Situation Tornado Watch issued for nearly all of North Alabama

A Particularly Dangerous Situation Tornado Watch has been issued until 8 p.m. for nearly all of North Alabama. From the Storm Prediction Center: 'Given the very favorable environment, multiple intense to potentially violent tornadoes (EF-3/EF-4+) appear possible. Clusters of thunderstorms and embedded supercells will also pose a threat for severe/damaging winds of 60-75 mph, and large hail around 1.5-2.5 inches in diameter.'

Alabama · 2025-03-15

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Tornado Forecasting Tip for Meteorologists

Here is an important tornado forecasting/nowcasting tip. Steve Tegmeier, for this master's thesis, did a study of the patterns that lead to frequent and/or strong tornadoes. One of the more important patterns is that supercells ahead of a line visible on radar, in this case a cold front, are especially adept that producing tornadoes. In this case there are five tornadoes being produced by supercells ahead of the cold front.

Alabama · 2025-03-15

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I-85 Northbound shut down in Montgomery County

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A large amount of law enforcement are on the scene at Interstate 85 near mile marker 15 in Montgomery County after what troopers are calling a “law enforcement related incident.”. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says troopers are currently on the scene assisting with...

Montgomery County, AL · 2025-03-14

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Linemen from Texas in Alabama to help people who lose power after storms

GARDENDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - Utility crews are on standby, ready to respond and restore power if Saturday’s storms impact powerlines, but it is not just local teams. Right now, linemen from Texas are prepositioned in Gardendale. “It’s really cool to see how people come together in a crisis and...

Gardendale, AL · 2025-03-15

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Governor Ivey declares State of Emergency beginning March 14

Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency on Friday due to an impending series of severe weather events.

Alabama · 2025-03-14

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Major Tornado Outbreak Expected This Weekend: Experts Urge Immediate Preparations

March 13 2025 (3:00 PM CT) UPDATED Severe outlook maps at the bottom. A significant and dangerous Tornado outbreak is increasingly likely from Friday night through Saturday, with meteorologists warning of dangerous conditions across the Mid-South and Lower Mississippi River Valley. Latest forecast models indicate a rapidly intensifying storm system capable of producing numerous strong and potentially violent tornadoes.

Alabama · 2025-03-13

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Columbus police officer arrested after leading law enforcement on chases across east Alabama

A Columbus police officer has been arrested after leading East Alabama law enforcement on several chases. Sources and jail records have confirmed Melvin Hardge was booked into the Lee County Jail on March 14, 2025, on two counts of attempting to elude and possession of marijuana. CNAW2News.com viewers spotted multiple law enforcement officers on Lee Road 222 where Hardge was caught.

Columbus, GA · 2025-03-14

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USDA cuts programs in Alabama

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is cutting two federal programs that help Alabama farmers provide fresh produce to local schools and foodbanks. The programs, which invested millions of dollars into local farms, were abruptly canceled. They're the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program and the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program.

Alabama · 2025-03-14

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Alabama college among 45 universities under federal investigation over DEI practices

The Education Department said the University of Alabama's program limited participation by race.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 2025-03-14

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AHSAA sanctions 2 North Alabama schools for spring sports rules violations

The Alabama High School Athletic Association on Friday announced sanctions on two North Alabama high schools for rules violations committed by their spring sports teams. Albertville High School and Cedar Bluff High School both self-reported violations. Albertville’s varsity and junior varsity boys soccer program has been fined and placed on...

Albertville, AL · 2025-03-14

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Montgomery police investigating multiple Thursday night shootings, 1 deadly

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Montgomery Police Department opened multiple investigations Thursday night, including a homicide probe, after at least four people were shot in the Capital City in a two-hour span. The first shooting happened shortly before 7:30 p.m. at a motel in the 4400 block of Troy Highway....

Montgomery, AL · 2025-03-14

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Alabama Radar Still Calm, But Violent Storms Are Ongoing To Our West

Radar around Alabama remains quiet, however multiple tornadoes are ongoing in parts of Arkansas, and Missouri. One storm in particular is producing what appears to be a large and violent tornado near South Fork MO, likely stronger than EF2 intensity with debris being lofted to more than 15,000 feet and a violent looking velocity couplet.

Alabama · 2025-03-15