2017-01-03 2:34 P.M. Although there are currently no reportable situations in Elmore County, the Elmore County EMA encourages everyone to “Be Ready!”
Active Situation
The information in this post is for Emergency Information only.
UPDATE: Flash Flood Warning for Elmore County!
UPDATE Flash Flood Warning extended until 11:00 P.M.
Flash Flood Warning until 9:00 P.M. tonight
Please avoid flooded areas.
National Weather Service Watch Warning Advisory Summary
Severe weather threat for Elmore County this evening and tonight (1-2-17 through 1-3-17)
According to the NWS Office in Birmingham the severe weather threat for Elmore County has diminished, however Flash Flooding will be the primary concern over the next few hours. Moderate rainfall will continue throughout the evening and should end between 11:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m.
Please contact us with damages related to storms or flash flooding. If you have any questions or if you need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Severe weather threat for today and tonight. (1-2-17 through 1-3-17)
According to the National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham, Central Alabama will likely see two (2) rounds of severe weather today and into tonight (1-2-17 through 1-3-17). Round 1 will be thunderstorm activity that will likely develop ahead of the main front and move through during the noon to 8:00 p.m. timeframe. Elmore County is under a limited risk for severe thunderstorms during this timeframe. Round 2 will be associated with the main front as it moves through as a squall line or a broken squall line. The southern portions of Elmore County are located in an Enhanced risk for severe weather for this second round of thunderstorm activity. An enhanced risk will be possible along and south of a line from Demopolis to Montgomery just north of Auburn initially from around noon to 8 PM shifting to along and southeast of a Selma to just north of Auburn line from around 8 PM to 3 AM. The threats with both rounds of severe weather will consist of possible tornadoes, damaging winds up to 60 MPH, and large hail.
Below is a graphic from the NWS Office in Birmingham that outlines the type of severe weather threat and timing of those threats for our area in Central Alabama.
We will continue to monitor this system closely and will activate the Emergency Operations Center upon the issuance of a Tornado Watch. We will post updates should the forecast change. Please feel free to visit our website at www.elmorecoema.com to keep up with the latest information posted by us or visiting the NWS website through ours.
Elmore County in a Slight Risk for severe weather January 2, 2017
Currently the National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center has Elmore County in a Slight Risk area for severe weather for tomorrow, January 2, 2017.
According to the NWS Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham a limited risk for severe thunderstorms is possible for Monday from around 12 PM to 9 PM across the southern half of Central Alabama, generally along and south of a Geiger to Clanton to Lafayette line. The main threats that will be possible are brief tornadoes and damaging winds up to 60 MPH. Below is a graphic issued by the NWS Weather Forecast Office in Birmingham that details the type and timing of the potential severe weather impacts for Elmore County. There is fair amount of uncertainty in the forecast with regards to how far north the severe threat may from the gulf. The timing of these threats may change some so stay tuned to the latest weather information and monitor the weather conditions closely.
We will continue to monitor this system closely and will activate the Emergency Operations Center upon the issuance of a Tornado Watch. We will post updates should the forecast change. Please feel free to visit our website at www.elmorecoema.com to keep up with the latest information posted by us or visiting the NWS website through ours.
Weather Outlook for New Year’s Eve through Monday, January 2, 2017
According to the National Weather Service Office in Birmingham, Alabama,
New Years Eve looks wet with widespread rain expected to move in through the afternoon and evening.
Temperatures around the midnight hour will be in the 40s and 50s.
Rain is expected to continue for Elmore County through Monday with the possibility of some stronger storms developing on Monday.
Hazardous Weather Outlook
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Limited Threat for Severe Weather 28-29 Dec 2016
12/28/2016 11:45:12 According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office, Birmingham, all of Central Alabama is under a Limited Threat for severe storms tonight, 28 Dec, into tomorrow morning, 29 Dec 2016. The threat includes storms that may be capable of producing brief tornados and damaging winds. Please see the graphic below for latest thinking on timing.
Please stay weather aware and ensure you have multiple ways of receiving severe weather alerts and notifications, especially during the overnight hours.
Elmore County EMA will continue to monitor this system and will provide additional updates as they become available.
Be Ready, Elmore County!!
2016-12-16 09:29:18 Although there are currently no reportable situations in Elmore County, the Elmore County EMA encourages everyone to “Be Ready!”
Be Ready, Elmore County!!
2016-12-12 3:04:10 PM Although there are currently no reportable situations in Elmore County, the Elmore County EMA encourages everyone to “Be Ready!”
Be Ready – Elmore County!
2016-12-09 Although there are currently no reportable situations in Elmore County, the Elmore County EMA encourages everyone to “Be Ready!”