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Forecast

Severe weather outlook.

FIRST ALERT: Springtime vibes in the air

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Lauren Linahan
Severe storms are possible Wednesday night, with the relatively highest chances west of Interstate 65. Isolated tornadoes and damaging winds up to 60 mph will be possible.

Forecast

Source: WBRC video

FIRST ALERT: Chilly start Monday with rain mid-week!

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 10:24 PM CST
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By Tonia Michele
The sun is out in full force on Monday as temperatures near 70 this week.

Forecast

Source: WBRC video

FIRST ALERT: Cool night with warmer daytime high temperatures on Sunday

Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 9:45 PM CST
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By Tonia Michele
Morning temperatures are very cold with wind chills dropping to near 20 degrees in some locations. Temperatures will still climb through the afternoon with highs topping 50 degrees area wide.

Forecast

Saturday morning.

FIRST ALERT: Waking up to widespread 20s on Saturday morning

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 9:22 PM CST
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By Tonia Michele
If you have any evening plans, make sure you grab a warm coat. Temperatures will likely cool into the upper 30s by 7-8 p.m. with a mostly clear sky and light winds.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Patchy black ice possible across NW AL early Friday

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:09 PM CST
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By Lauren Linahan
The evening commute will be nasty with wet roads, steady rainfall, and poor visibility.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Soggy, dreary, & chilly weather for Thursday

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 10:11 PM CST
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By Lauren Linahan
Expect another cloudy and chilly night ahead with a 60% coverage of off-and-on light rain at times.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Falling temperatures and more periods of wet weather

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 10:19 PM CST
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By Wes Wyatt
The widespread and heavier rain will continue Thursday afternoon and evening with up to two inches of rain possible over a 12-hour period, which could produce some localized flooding.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Big drop in temperatures with scattered showers and patchy fog

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:07 PM CST
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By Wes Wyatt
By the end of the workweek we could see rainfall totals reaching over 2 inches in many areas and close to 3 inches in some areas.

Forecast

First Alert: Rainy Sunday night with lingering showers Monday morning

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 10:30 PM CST
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By Tonia Michele
Rain continues tonight and into Monday.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Prepare for a rainy Sunday

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:10 PM CST
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By Tonia Michele
Things remain dry tonight as clouds continue to increase, leading to a wet Sunday.
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First Alert Weather

FIRST ALERT: Widespread rain returns by Sunday afternoon

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:36 PM CST
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By Lauren Linahan
The first half of the weekend will be dry at least, so make sure to enjoy any time outdoors on Saturday.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: More wet weather on the horizon

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:11 PM CST
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By Lauren Linahan
We have a First Alert for freezing temperatures Friday morning with mid to upper 20s across all of Central Alabama.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Chilly night with chance for sprinkles

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 4:21 PM CST
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By Tonia Michele
When you factor in the temperatures and the wind tomorrow morning, it could feel like it is in the 20s.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Wind gusts up to 45 mph possible overnight

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 9:54 PM CST
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By Fred Hunter
Wind Advisory remains in effect from 9 p.m. tonight through 3 p.m. Wednesday afternoon for 40 mph wind gusts.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Stormy weather returns Tuesday night

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 8:50 PM CST
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By Lauren Linahan
Severe storms are possible late Tuesday night through early Wednesday morning across the southern portions of Central Alabama. Damaging winds and tornadoes are the main threats.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Scattered showers tonight with a chilly start to the week

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 10:45 PM CST
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By Tonia Michele
The week starts off dry before rain returns Tuesday.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Rainy Saturday night with scattered showers Sunday

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 8:59 PM CST
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By Tonia Michele
Rain chances will increase through the evening leading to a wet Sunday.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Soggy Saturday night in store

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 10:23 PM CST
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By Lauren Linahan
The best chance for light rain showers overnight will likely be along and south of I-20, with the rest of us staying dry and chilly.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Cold start to Friday Morning, rain this weekend

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 9:08 PM CST
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By Lauren Linahan
Today will bring us high temperatures into the upper 60s and an overnight low in the upper 30s.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Rain and a few storms overnight, along with gusty winds

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 10:45 PM CST
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By Tonia Michele
Be ready for the threat for strong storms tonight into early tomorrow morning.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Dense Fog Advisory in effect through 10 a.m.

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 9:25 PM CST
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By Lauren Linahan
A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for central Alabama until 10 a.m. Wednesday.

News

NWS releases preliminary reports on 13 Alabama tornadoes from Jan. 12

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 12:08 PM CST
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
The National Weather Service’s survey teams have confirmed 13 tornadoes of various strengths that swept across Alabama on Jan. 12, killing seven people, injuring dozens of others and causing widespread property destruction across multiple counties.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Rain around for the Tuesday morning commute

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 8:12 PM CST
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By Lauren Linahan
Some isolated sprinkles will be around for the rest of MLK Jr. Day before more widespread rain moves into central Alabama after midnight.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Active week of weather ahead

Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 9:32 PM CST
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By Tonia Michele
An active week of weather begins as early as Monday morning.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Below freezing temperatures Sunday morning

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 10:31 PM CST
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By Tonia Michele
Temperatures will drop well below freezing tonight with lows in the mid-to-upper 20s.

First Alert Weather

First Alert: Freezing mornings return for the weekend

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 10:58 PM CST
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By Lauren Linahan
There is a chance for sprinkles and flurries that will carry into the evening before 11pm. Roads are likely to be too warm for the moisture to ice over but please be mindful that bridges do freeze faster.

News

City of Birmingham to open warming station Friday and Saturday

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 1:23 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
With temperatures forecasted to fall below freezing, the City of Birmingham is opening a warming station to the public Friday, Jan. 13 and Saturday, Jan. 14.

News

‘Significant’ tornado causes destruction in Selma

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 1:13 PM CST
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
The city of Selma took a direct hit after a significant, long-track tornado crossed central Alabama Thursday, causing devastation across multiple counties as it made its way east.

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Autauga County reports deaths after Thursday storms

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 6:03 AM CST
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
Shortly before 6 p.m., interim Autauga County Sheriff David Hill broke news that six deaths had been confirmed in his county.

News

PHOTO GALLERY: Storm damage in Hale Co.

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 5:35 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff and Olivianna Calmes
A family’s home and barn in Greensboro were hit hard as severe storms rolled through the area Thursday.

First Alert Weather

Storm damage in West Ala. as severe weather continues

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 3:59 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
We’re receiving reports of storm damage in West Alabama after a line of storms moved through the area this morning.

News

Lawrence Co. Medical Center sustains significant roof damage in severe weather

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 10:18 AM CST
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By Charles Montgomery
Chief Executive Officer of the Lawrence County Medical Center, Dean Griffin, confirmed the medical center had some windows break and significant roof damage.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Severe storms possible Thursday

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 10:18 PM CST
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By Wes Wyatt
A line of storms in advance of a cold front will march east across the state, and some storms along the line may grow severe, with the risk of damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Mostly dry Wednesday, severe weather threat Thursday

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 9:46 PM CST
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By Wes Wyatt
The main concern will be damaging winds, though a tornado to two cannot be ruled out.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Chilly tonight, storms return Thursday

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 8:10 PM CST
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By J-P Dice
Strong to severe storms are possible Thursday afternoon as a cold front moves through the area. The main concern will be damaging winds, though a tornado or two cannot be ruled out.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Widespread showers overnight and Sunday Afternoon

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 10:08 PM CST
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By Fred Hunter
An area of high pressure responsible for our clear, cool beginning for the weekend will move east today bringing more warm air into the region with afternoon highs in the 65-70 degree range.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Patchy frost Saturday morning, rain & a few storms possible Sunday

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 10:39 PM CST
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By Wes Wyatt
There is a good chance we could see more patchy frost in the outlying areas Saturday morning, especially north and east.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Chilly start to Friday morning

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 9:39 PM CST
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By Lauren Linahan
Despite the lingering breeze, under a mostly clear sky, temperatures will fall to near freezing on Friday morning, so a First Alert for a cold start when you walk out the door.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Colder mornings with a chance of rain returning this weekend

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 9:36 PM CST
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By Wes Wyatt
The weather will remain much calmer across our area tonight as a seasonal January pattern becomes established over the state. Temperatures will tumble into the low 40s overnight, with some upper 30s possible to the far north in the morning.

Alert Bar

FIRST ALERT: Tornado Watch in effect until 4 a.m.

Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 10:16 PM CST
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By Lauren Linahan
Storms that continue to develop today could produce damaging wind gusts up to 60-70 mph, a few tornadoes, and large hail. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings until 7 a.m. Wednesday morning.

News

Storm damage in Perry County Tuesday afternoon

Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 5:23 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff and Tristan Ruppert
As severe weather threatened Central Alabama, Perry County reported storm damage across the area Tuesday afternoon.

News

School closings announced for Tuesday ahead of severe weather

Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 12:50 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Due to the threat of potentially severe weather in Central Alabama, some school systems have announced early dismissals and closings for Tuesday, Jan. 3.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Severe threat arrives by Tuesday afternoon

Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 10:21 PM CST
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By Lauren Linahan
The storms could produce damaging wind gusts, large hail and a few tornadoes.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Warm weather to end to the weekend with patchy fog overnight

Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 10:34 PM CST
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By Tonia Michele
Temperatures stay pleasant today, with lows tonight in the mid 50s. But rain returns on Monday.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Patchy fog overnight and into Sunday morning

Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 4:24 PM CST
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By Tonia Michele
Rain looks to hold off as you celebrate the arrival of 2023.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Rain chances tapering off by the afternoon on New Year’s Eve

Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 10:51 PM CST
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By Tonia Michele
Rain is tracking westward across the state, with a low-end severe risk to the south of us.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Soggy travel weather for Friday afternoon & evening

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 10:13 PM CST
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By Tonia Michele
Temperatures are mostly in the 70s!

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Turning warmer & wetter as we head toward 2023

Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 11:31 PM CST
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By Lauren Linahan
We are looking at partly cloudy skies tonight with scattered showers staying mostly west of I-65.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Cold start to Wednesday, but finally thawing out

Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 9:37 PM CST
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By Lauren Linahan
With clear skies and light winds, tonight will be cold again with lows in the 25-30 degree range.

Forecast

FIRST ALERT: Slippery travel across north Alabama through Tuesday morning

Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 9:35 PM CST
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By Lauren Linahan
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect for Cullman, Etowah, and Cherokee Counties until 9 p.m. Monday evening.
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