Lightning is a frequent part of severe weather, even routine summer thunderstorms. But myths about lightning are as common as seeing the bolts in the sky. As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Alabama, we want to shatter some of those myths — like whether you should crouch near the ground if you see lightning outdoors or whether lightning…
The Alabama News Network Weather Authority team is monitoring weather issues throughout the area for today and tonight: A WINTER STORM WARNING is in effect until 9PM tonight for Hale and Marengo counties in the western part of the Alabama News Network viewing area. Freezing rain is expected, possibly mixed with sleet. Total ice accumulations up to two tenths of…
The Alabama News Network Weather Authority team is launching a new project, called 3 Degree Guarantee. It will allow you to track the accuracy of our high temperature forecasts for Montgomery while also raising money for local charities. It is being presented as a partnership with Gipson’s Tire Pros, the sponsor of the Alabama News Network Thunder Truck. Here’s…
The National Weather Service in Birmingham is reporting damage this morning from storms that blew through Coosa County. Several trees are down across Coosa County all the way to Tallapoosa County line, in areas including Rockford, Ray and Hanover. Some are reported on houses and cars. At around 6:45, there were reports in Weogufka of entrapments in some structures, with…
The National Weather Service has updated its damage survey from the line of storms that moved through our area on Tuesday, March 31. It has added two EF-0 tornadoes to the list, one in Montgomery County and one in Pike County, to make a total of five that hit on that day. Here is the new list: TORNADO #1 –…
The National Weather Service has changed its forecast for flooding along the Alabama River from “minor” to “moderate.” This forecast affects areas along the river in Autauga, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes and Montgomery counties. A flood warning remains in effect for the Alabama River in Montgomery. As of 7AM this morning, the river was at 36.7 feet. Flood stage is…
Destruction from EF-1 tornado that hit Marengo County — Photo from Alabama News Network The National Weather Service has inspected the area in Marengo County where a storm hit early yesterday morning. A team has determined it was a tornado that touched down. They say the tornado was an EF-1, with winds around 105-110 mph. The path was 1.29 miles…
The threat for severe weather on Thursday has prompted some local school systems to delay the start of classes or to close. Here is the latest list: Bullock County Schools – closed Coosa County Schools – two-hour delay Crenshaw County Public Schools – closed Crenshaw Christian Academy – closed Chilton County Schools – two-hour delay East Memorial Christian Academy –…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed wants to remind the public that parks and recreation community centers, city fire stations and public libraries are open for residents in need of protection from the cold weather. “EMA Director Christy Thornton and her team are monitoring the forecast and maintaining contact with Montgomery shelters. All of them are open and operating on normal schedules;…
Chances are, you’ve seen the Alabama News Network Thunder Truck driving through a parade or parked at a school. But you may have wondered what type of weather technology is on the inside. Thunder Truck is a fully-equipped severe weather studio on wheels. You’ll find everything from computers and cameras to weather data collectors and TV broadcasting equipment on board….
