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Severe thunderstorms are likely across West Alabama from late morning Tuesday through early Wednesday morning. The storms could produce damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a few tornadoes. Periods of heavy rain are possible Tuesday into Wednesday morning, which could…

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Severe Weather Outlook: Jan. 1, 2022

From WVUA 23’s Chief Meteorologist Richard Scott: As new data comes in, parameters have increased, which has increased our severe risk locally for Saturday afternoon and Saturday night. The Storm Prediction Center has placed all of our area in an enhanced risk, Level 3 out of 5 risk. Timing: The event will begin by early

Storms could spawn tornadoes in the South on Wednesday

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) – Several southern states are at risk of tornadoes, large hail and high winds as severe storms fire up over the region. Forecasters say that northern portions of Alabama and Mississippi and parts of Tennessee will have an enhanced risk of damaging weather in Wednesday’s storms. The national Storm Prediction Center says

Ida’s aftermath: No power, no flights, scant drinking water

BY REBECCA SANTANA and JAY REEVES Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Louisiana communities battered by Hurricane Ida are now dealing with the possibility of weeks without power in the stifling, late-summer heat. Ida ravaged the region’s power grid, leaving 1 million people and businesses in Louisiana without power. The entire city of New Orleans

Hurricane Ida traps Louisianans, leaves the grid a shambles

By REBECCA SANTANA, KEVIN McGILL and JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) – A fearsome Hurricane Ida has left scores of coastal Louisiana residents trapped by floodwaters and pleading to be rescued, while making a shambles of the electrical grid across a wide swath of the state in the sweltering, late-summer heat. One of

Ida could be devastating Cat 3 hurricane near New Orleans

By MELINDA DESLATTE and SETH BORENSTEIN The Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – Forecasters now say Tropical Storm Ida could be a major Category 3 hurricane with top winds of 115 mph when it nears the U.S. coast. The National Hurricane Center says Ida is showing hallmarks of a rare, rapidly intensifying storm that

Fred, wet and unwelcome, spawns twisters and flooding in US

The Associated Press Tropical Depression Fred has weakened to a depression and spawned several apparent tornadoes in Georgia as it spreads heavy rains into the Appalachian mountains, on a path that could cause flash floods into upstate New York. Thousands were without power in the Florida Panhandle, where it came ashore as a tropical storm

Heat wave brings dangerous temperatures to southern states

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Forecasters say dangerous heat is invading parts of several Southern states. The National Weather Service issued heat advisories Tuesday covering large of parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. In Louisiana, a heat advisory covered the northern part of the state, where temperatures were expected to hit 97 degrees in Shreveport. In

Tropical system bringing heavy rain, flooding to Gulf Coast

MIAMI (AP) – Forecasters predict a tropical system will bring heavy rain, storm surge and coastal flooding to the U.S. Gulf Coast as early as Friday and throughout the weekend. The poorly organized disturbance was located early Friday about 390 miles south of Morgan City, Louisiana. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says maximum sustained winds

Millions Across Southeast Bracing for Potential Tornadoes

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Hundreds of schools, COVID-19 vaccination clinics, businesses and more are shutting down across the Deep South as forecasters warn of waves of severe weather including massive tornadoes, downpours and hail the size of tennis balls. The weather service says roughly 16 million people in the Southeast could see powerful storms Wednesday

Get Prepared for Severe Weather

Severe weather is on the way throughout the state today through tonight, so it’s important you stay weather aware and be prepared for emergencies. Some tips include: Make sure you have more than one way to get weather alerts, such as a working weather radio, in addition to your TV, internet or cellphone. Keep electronic

Looking for a Storm Shelter? Here’s Where You Can Find Them

Looking for a storm shelter in West Alabama? Here’s how you can find your nearest shelter, get county-specific information and stay informed. Bibb County: Bibb County Emergency Management Agency Bibb County Emergency Alert Program Storm shelter locations: Woodstock: 19456 Eastern Valley Road West Blocton: 828 Cahaba River Drive Randolph: 7259 Highway 36 Brent: 10445 Highway

Severe Weather Approaching Alabama Midweek

By WVUA 23 News Reporter Lacey Beasley Dark clouds and rain today will be followed by some potentially severe weather across West Alabama Wednesday. Tuscaloosa County Emergency Management Agency Director Nick Lolley said even though tornadoes and storm damage are hard to predict, residents should be proactive when severe weather is on the way. “If

Lights Come Back on in Texas as Water Woes Rise in the South

By PAUL J. WEBER and ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Many Texans finally have electricity back after a deadly blast of winter this week overwhelmed the electrical grid and left millions shivering in the cold for days. But the crisis is far from over, with 7 million in the state ordered to

Keep Safety in Mind When Traveling Amid Wintery Weather

By WVUA 23 News Reporter Aajene Robinson It’s cold out there, and that means taking some extra precautions. If you’re a regular driver, you’ll want to have certain items in your car in case of emergencies. Make sure you’re carrying a blanket, a first aid kit, emergency food and other emergency supplies in your car.

Winter Weather Death Toll Rises to at Least 35

At least 35 deaths have been attributed to days of severe winter weather in the United States. Traffic accidents have claimed the most lives, followed closely by the carbon monoxide poisoning of people using vehicles or generators to stay warm. A half dozen people have died from exposure, including several whose bodies were found along

Space Heaters are Cold-Weather Lifesavers, but Keep Safety in Mind

By WVUA 23 News Reporter Lacey Beasley With freezing temperatures hitting West Alabama this week, it’s important to keep safety in mind regarding your space heaters, generators and fireplaces. Fire Marshall Patrick Stines said safety comes first, so being prepared is always crucial. “We don’t want one emergency to lead to another,” said Stines. “We

Wintry Weather Blanketing U.S. Making Rare Dip to Gulf Coast

By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) – Snow and ice blanketed large swaths of the U.S. on Sunday, with areas as far south as Texas’ Gulf Coast beginning to get the wintry weather. Freezing rain and snow were expected overnight in the Houston area. As snow fell in Texas and Oklahoma, wrecks had shut

Tips to Remember During Freezing Temperatures

Hello, winter weather! Temperatures dropped rapidly Monday and will continue to stay near freezing for the next few days. Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue is advising residents to be proactive and prepare for the freezing temperatures. When preparing, there are several things to keep in mind. Cats and dogs left outside in freezing temperatures can develop frostbite in

Bibb County: Severe Weather Remnants From Hurricane Zeta

By WVVUA 23 News Reporter Aajene Robinson In Bibb County the residents are expecting some strong sustained winds of 40 mph and possible gusts reaching 70 mph. They should also be expecting some rain, possible tree fall and power outages. A decision to close schools will be made early in the morning, but for now

Gulf Coast Communities Reeling From Sally’s Impact

By WVUA 23 News Reporter Lacey Beasley GULF SHORES, Ala. – It has been one week since Hurricane Sally made landfall. The destruction still remains along the coast and it could be weeks before coastal cities return to normal. “Down in Orange Beach, it was pretty amazing to see how nature, the power of water,

Tropical Storm Beta Churns Slowly Toward Texas, Louisiana

By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) – Tropical Storm Beta was expected this week to bring heavy rainfall to parts of the upper Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana, adding to the stress and worry residents and officials have already dealt with during a busy hurricane season. The National Weather Service said Sunday while

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