This Hazardous Weather Outlook Is For The Counties Served By
The National Weather Service Office In Birmingham.
.day One...this Afternoon And Tonight.
No Hazardous Weather Is Expected At This Time.
.days Two Through Seven...friday Through Wednesday.
...severe Weather Outbreak Expected Friday And Friday Night...
The Storm Prediction Center Has Placed Central Alabama Under A
Moderate To High Risk Of Severe Storms. The High Risk Is Generally
Along And North Of A Line From Livingston...to Brent...to
Childersburg...to Heflin. The Moderate Risk Is South Of The High
Risk Area And Extends As Far South As A Grove Hill...to Montgomery...
To Auburn Line. Conditions Are Coming Together For A Significant
Severe Weather Outbreak Across Central Alabama Starting In The
Northwest Counties Friday Afternoon And Spreading Southward
Overnight Friday Night.
Large Hail...damaging Winds...heavy Rain Are Likely...along With
The Possibility Of Tornadoes. The Greatest Tornado Threat Is Within
The High Risk Area...where Supercells Are Likely With The
Possibility Of Long-track Strong Tornadoes.
Within The High Risk Area...the Greatest Threat Time Will Be
Between 4 Pm And Midnight Friday Night. In The Moderate Area...the
Greatest Threat Time Will Be From 10 Pm Friday Evening To 6 Am
Saturday. The Severe Storms May Linger As Late As 9 Am Saturday
Morning For Areas South Of A Montgomery To Auburn Line.
Preparations Should Be Made Now By Choosing A Safe Place In Case
A Tornado Warning Is Issued. You May Only Have A Few Seconds To React
And Find Shelter. A Battery Operated Radio And Flashlight Is
Critical If You Lose Power.
Stay Tuned To Further Statements On This Potentially Dangerous
Weather Event.
.spotter Information Statement...
Activation Of Storm Spotters And Emergency Management Personnel
Will Be Necessary Friday Afternoon Through Friday Night.
I have ewarn on my cell phone from abc 3340 in birmingham. It sends me text messages for the counties I choose to get severe weather update on. It is great. Just go to www.abc3340.com and click on weather then click on ewarn follow directions.
The following member(s) say Thank You to nurse L for this post:
I have ewarn on my cell phone from abc 3340 in birmingham. It sends me text messages for the counties I choose to get severe weather update on. It is great. Just go to www.abc3340.com and click on weather then click on ewarn follow directions.
We got ours for $20 from walmart about 2 yrs ago... still works great. I don't think brand matters -- I'd just get one that has a power adapter & battery backup.
The following member(s) say Thank You to mmcd3182 for this post:
I have ewarn on my cell phone from abc 3340 in birmingham. It sends me text messages for the counties I choose to get severe weather update on. It is great. Just go to www.abc3340.com and click on weather then click on ewarn follow directions.
hat is a great feature and service from Spann and crew.
ABC 33/40 is already posting early school/day care and other activities closings. Events scheduled for tonight are also posted as being cancelled or postphoned.
