Update #1: Three Rounds of Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Possible Mar 25th, 27th, and 30th. Stay Weather Aware!!

UPDATE #1: 03/24/2017  2:36:08 PM  The National Weather Service has made a slight adjustment to the timing for Saturday’s (Mar 25th) possible severe weather event changing it from between 10 AM to 6 PM to now 11 AM and 7 PM.

 

03/24/2017  10:09:53 AM  According to the National Weather Service, Weather Forecast Office Birmingham:

We are continuing with a 2 confidence threat for severe in the forecast/Hazardous Weather Outlook for Saturday (March 25th) in association with an upper level storm system. The main time frame has been refined to 10 AM through 6 PM. While the activity will be possible across most of Central Alabama, the best chance for severe storms will be across the west half, generally west of Interstate 65 as the system is expected to decrease in intensity as it progresses eastward. The main threat will be damaging straight line winds up to 60 mph. Please see the attached graphic.

A line of strong to severe storms will be possible Saturday from around 10 AM to 6 PM in association with an upper level storm system. While this activity will be possible across most of Central Alabama, the best chances for severe will be across the western half, generally west of Interstate 65. The main threat will be damaging straight line winds.

Thunderstorms will spread across the area from the west. Some storms could become severe with damaging straight line winds being the main threat. The best chances will be in the western half. Daytime high temperatures will range from the lower 70s west to near 80 degrees southeast.

 

Additionally, we have increased to a 2 confidence threat for severe in the forecast/Hazardous Weather Outlook for Monday (March 27th) ahead of a front to our west. The main threats will be damaging straight line winds and large hail on Monday. While severe will be possible across Central Alabama, the best chances will again be across the west half. (See graphic below)

We also had to add a 1 confidence threat for severe in the forecast/Hazardous Weather Outlook for next Thursday, (March 30th) for Central Alabama with yet another upper level storm system. The main threats will be damaging straight line winds and large hail. (See graphic below)

 

Elmore County EMA will continue to monitor these systems and post updates from the NWS as they become available.

Severe Storms Possible Saturday, Mar 25th and Monday, Mar 27th 2017

11:45:35 AM 03/23/2017  The National Weather Service has placed a portion of Elmore County in a “Slight Risk” for severe weather on Saturday, March 25, 2017. A line of strong to severe storms will be possible Saturday afternoon and evening in association with an upper level storm system. While this activity will be possible across all of Central Alabama, the best chances for severe storms will be across the western half of the state, generally west of Interstate 65. The main threat will be damaging straight line winds.

There is also a chance for severe weather again on Monday, March 27, 2017.

Elmore County EMA will continue to monitor these storm systems and will post updates to the website as they become available.  

As shown in the graphic below, the Slight Risk Area involves western Elmore County with the main threat being damaging straight line winds up to 60 mph.

 

 

 

FREEZE WARNING in Effect Overnight on 14 & 15 March 2017

03/14/2017  2:24:26 PM  The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a FREEZE WARNING for all of Central Alabama that is in effect overnight on both March 14th and March 15th, 2017.

The Freeze Warning is in effect on March 14, 2017 from 11 PM Tuesday to 10 AM Wednesday morning, March 15th.

The Freeze Warning is also in effect on March 15, 2017 from 9 PM Wednesday to 10 AM Thursday morning, March 16th.

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

Please execute your Winter Weather Safety Plan and remember:  1) Utilize only safe home heating methods, 2) Stay alert to carbon monoxide dangers, and 3) Take care of the four P’s:  People, Pets, Plants, and Pipes.

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.

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: