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Tornado outbreak live updates: At least 18 dead as severe storms hit South, Midwest

Millions of Americans across the country are on alert for severe weather with tornado watches in effect for eight states: Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. A new particularly dangerous situation tornado watch was issued Saturday across much of Mississippi, as well as portions of eastern Louisiana...

Mississippi · 2025-03-15
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Hoover man charged with murder in sister’s death

Hoover police confirm a male suspect was taken into custody at the scene with assistance from an off-duty law enforcement officer.

Hoover, AL · 2025-03-15

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Severe Weather Closings and Cancelations for Saturday, March 15, 2025

A rare high-risk severe weather outbreak will impact Tuscaloosa and West Alabama today, and local businesses are deciding to close their doors before the threat. A list of the latest closings is below. To report your business closure or event cancellation, send us a message via the Tuscaloosa Thread app.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 2025-03-15
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Woman struck by lightning in Franklin Co.

RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A 26-year-old woman was transported to UAB Medical Center in Birmingham after being struck by lightning early Saturday morning. According to Franklin County EMA Director Mary Glass, the woman was struck by lightning just east of Russellville on County Road 48 around 4 a.m. on Saturday.

Franklin County, AL · 2025-03-15
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Section of Alabama now faces level 5 threat, the highest risk for severe weather

Forecasts have placed a large portion of Alabama under the highest risk of severe weather ahead of an expected outbreak on Saturday. About noon on Friday the National Weather Service's storm prediction center placed a large part of central Alabama under a level five risk of severe weather. The cities of Tuscaloosa, Birmingham and Selma are in the area. Gadsden and Montgomery are just outside the area, but a portion of northern Autauga County is in the area. More: Updates: Alabama tornado warnings, power outages, shelter locations This marks only the third time since at least 2006, and likely...

Alabama · 2025-03-14

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Safe Zones in Alabama for Nuclear Emergency Preparedness

Although the idea of a nuclear attack is terrifying, your chances of surviving can be greatly increased with preparation and knowledge. Alabama’s combination of military sites, industrial areas, and population centers makes it vulnerable even though it isn’t as clear a target as some other states. We’ll look at what can affect survival in Alabama in this guide, as well as which places might provide the best shelter in the event of a disaster.

Alabama · 2025-03-14

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Truck driver charged for dumping aviation fuel onto Alabama roadways to avoid trip back to Mississippi

A truck driver is facing multiple charges for allegedly dumping thousands of gallons of fuel in the Moundville, Alabama, area. Alabama-based truck driver Alphonso Terry, Jr., 58, is facing five counts of Reckless Endangerment and one count of Criminal Mischief. Additional state or federal charges could be issued. The charges were filed in connection with […] The post Truck driver charged for dumping aviation fuel onto Alabama roadways to avoid trip back to Mississippi appeared first on CDLLife .

Moundville, AL · 2025-03-14

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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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Tornado Warning issued in parts of North Alabama

NORTH ALABAMA, Ala. (WAFF) - The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, and Lawrence counties. This warning is in effect until Saturday at 3:15 p.m. Seek shelter on the lowest floor of a sturdy structure, now. Tune into WAFF 48 for updates on the...

Lawrence County, 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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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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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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As Republicans face voters angry over DOGE cuts, Alabama’s GOP lawmakers go silent on town halls

Rep. Dale Strong's absence is notable in district with high federal workforce and concerns growing about federal job cuts.

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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Two arrested after car chase and foot pursuit with deputies in Fairfield

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — Two men were arrested after a police pursuit in Fairfield Wednesday. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said a stolen vehicle failed to stop for deputies. The sheriff's office said deputies attempted to pull over a red Dodge Charger that was reported stolen. The sheriff's...

Fairfield, AL · 2025-03-14

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LIST: Find a storm shelter near you

CBS 42 prepared a list of community storm shelters in the central Alabama area.

Birmingham, AL · 2025-03-14