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Chief Meteorologist Richard Scott’s latest forecast update for west and central Alabama. Be sure to tune into WVUA 23 for the forecast with Richard live at 5, 6 and 10 p.m.

Storm shelter opening ahead of severe weather

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…

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