From the West Alabama Newsroom– The threat of inclement weather has officials in Selma and Dallas County making preparations to keep people safe. City and county officials learned what to expect during a weather briefing with the National Weather Service Tuesday morning. EMA Director Toya Stiles conducted the briefing in the Commissioners Court Room. Severe weather is expected to come…
Pike County is recovering from damage after the storm Wednesday. We talked with EMA Director Herb Reeves who said most of the damage came from the heavy rain, resulting in flooding and several trees down. County Road 22-21 off Henderson Highway was closed off throughout the night. A neighbor said the pond on that road was so full that barricades…
1 of 12 | This photo provided by Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office shows damage from Friday nights severe weather,… (Lt. Bill Davis/Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office via AP) More 1 of 12 | This photo provided by Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office shows damage from Friday nights severe weather,… (Lt. Bill Davis/Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office via AP) More BENTON, La. (AP) –…
On January 19th an EF-2 Tornado tore through downtown Wetumpka. Alabama News Network was among the first crews on the scene. What we saw was hard to describe. Destruction was everywhere. Powerpoles were snapped like toothpicks. Homes, businesses, and churches were destroyed. Trees were strewn across almost every major street on the west side of Bibb-Graves bridge, and almost all…
As we reported throughout the day yesterday, a strong storm with heavy rains passed over Montgomery during the afternoon…and here’s a photo of one impact on Cloverdale Road: The city had cleared the street by this morning. Thanks to Ceclie Gray for sending the photo to Alabama News Network! Categories: Montgomery Metro, News, Viewer Weather Photos, Weather Tags:…
The deadly Tornado that claimed the life of 9 people, 8 of them students at Enterprise High School, prompted lawmakers to pass a law to protect students in the event of a tornado. The law requires new schools to have up to code storm shelters approved by the Alabama Building Commission. Carr Middle School, built in 2008 is equipped with…
Storm shelters built inside your home can greatly increase your chances of surviving severe weather. A tornado doesn’t slow down or stop for anyone. It mows down homes, flips buildings over, and can destroy lives. If a tornado comes your way you need to get to a place that’s safe, like a storm shelter. “It’s not something that people think…
