08:07:53 03/08/2017 As a reminder, the Elmore County EMA will be conducting the monthly test of the All-Hazards Outdoor Warning Siren System this morning at 9 A.M.. The monthly test was postponed from last Wednesday due to the threat for severe weather in our area.
David Brunson
Happening Now: CSX Has Temporarily Opened Prattville Junction Rd; Rodgers Drive Remains Closed; More Closings In the A.M.
1:54:31 PM CSX has provided the Elmore County EMA with the latest information regarding the rail crossings maintenance schedule:
Prattville Junction Road (City of Millbrook) has been temporarily re-opened with a gravel drive for this evening and overnight access. Work will be resumed in the morning on this crossing.
Rodgers Drive (City of Millbrook) is CLOSED and will remain closed until work is completed sometime tomorrow.
Coosada Road (Town of Coosada) will be closed sometime between 7:30 and 8:00 A.M. so that work can begin on the rail crossing.
Elmore County EMA will continue to update their webpage with these road closures and re-openings as CSX provides the updates.
Again, if you or someone you know is affected by these road closures, please check back frequently for the latest status until this scheduled maintenance work is completed.
Happening Now: CSX Has Closed Prattville Junction Rd and Will Close Rodgers Drive Within The Hour
08:30:30 CSX has notified the Elmore County EMA that they have closed Prattville Junction Rd (City of Millbrook) for the day and are planning to close Rodgers Drive (City of Millbrook) within the next hour for scheduled maintenance. These closures are according to information released on Friday, March 3, 2017, in a News Release to all local media outlets from EMA and as posted on the Elmore County EMA webpage.
CSX representatives have ensured they will contact EMA as roads are reopened and closed as part of this scheduled maintenance plan. EMA will ensure all Dispatch Offices and Emergency Medical Services are kept abreast of these changes.
If these conditions affect you or someone you know, please check back frequently for the latest information provided by CSX.
Attention! – CSX conducting rail road crossing work in Elmore County!
Attention! – CSX conducting rail road
crossing work in Elmore County!
The following road crossings will be closed starting Monday, March 6, 2017. Each road crossings will be closed for 2 to 4 days at a time. The work will begin at 6:00 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. daily, Monday – Thursday. At night the crossings will be temporarily open for resident access only. The schedule is as follows:
Monday, March 6, 2017:
Prattville Junction
Rodgers Drive
Tuesday March 7, 2017:
Coosada Road
Pecan Grove Road
Private Crossing near the Gas Plant
Gas Plant Road
Gaddis Road
Wednesday March 8, 2017:
Politic Road
Jackson Street
Marion Spillway Road
Thursday March 9, 2017:
Speigner Circle
Cypress Road/Rail Road Street
Be Ready, Elmore County!!
As of 8:25, March 2, 2017 – Although there are currently no reportable situations in Elmore County, the Elmore County EMA encourages everyone to “Be Ready!”
Elmore County Is Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch #60 Until 9PM, Mar 1, 2017
3:52:24 PM The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 60 in effect until 9 PM this evening for several counties, including Elmore County, in Central, East Central, and West Central Alabama.
1 Mar 2017 Severe Weather Likely (6-10PM Tonight)
03/01/2017 11:56:05 The National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office, Birmingham continues to hold Elmore County under a “Limited Threat” for the potential of severe weather for today, March 1, 2017. The graphic below shows the greatest threats for Elmore County are damaging winds up to 60 mph and quarter size hail. As of right now, severe weather is expected to enter our area around 6 PM tonight and be through the area by 10 PM. Please remain weather aware on this first day of March 2017, have multiple ways to receive severe weather alerts and notifications, and be prepared to activate your severe weather plans should the need arise. Remember: It does not matter if winds are blowing in a straight line or are blowing in circles (tornadic) when they are in excess of 60 mph! Your safety/action steps for a Severe Thunderstorm Warning should be the same as for a Tornado Warning! Be safe and if the Elmore County EMA can be of any assistance with severe weather preparedness information, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 334-567-6451.
Outdoor Warning Siren System Test on Mar 1, 2017 Postponed Due to Inclement Weather
02/28/2017 3:41:20 PM Please be advised that the Elmore County EMA will postpone the monthly test of the All-Hazards Outdoor Warning Siren System, scheduled for March 1, 2017 (first Wednesday of the month), due to the possibility of severe weather late tomorrow afternoon into the evening hours. No sirens will be tested tomorrow in Elmore County. The next test of the All-Hazards Outdoor Warning Siren System is scheduled for March 8, 2017.
Limited Severe Weather Threat for Wednesday, March 1, 2017(Update)
02/28/2017 2:27:03 PM According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office, Birmingham, there is a limited threat of severe storms for Central Alabama, Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday night. The threat includes: Damaging winds up to 60 mph and quarter size hail. Current timing forecast for our area is 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Updates from the NWS will be posted to our website as they become available.
Below are the current graphics from the NWS issued 11:34 a.m., February 28, 2017:
Limited Severe Weather Threat for Wednesday, March 1, 2017
02/27/2017 2:27:03 PM According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Weather Forecast Office, Birmingham, there is a limited threat of severe storms for Central Alabama, Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday night. The threat includes: Damaging winds up to 60 mph and quarter size hail. Current timing forecast for our area is 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. The NWS will refine the area and timing as we get closer to Wednesday. Updates from the NWS will be posted to our website as they become available.
Below are the current graphics from the NWS issued 9:21 a.m., February 27, 2017:
