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Alabama Weather & Safety Alerts

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Tornado Watch (WATCH) — expires March 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Barbour, AL; Bullock, AL; Chambers, AL; Clay, AL; Cleburne, AL; Lee, AL; Macon, AL; Pike, AL; Randolph, AL; Russell, AL; Tallapoosa, AL

Tornado Watch issued March 16 at 3:11AM CDT until March 16 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 63 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ALABAMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL ALABAMA

BARBOUR BULLOCK CHAMBERS CLAY CLEBURNE LEE MACON PIKE RANDOLPH RUSSELL TALLAPOOSA

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALEXANDER CITY, ASHLAND, AUBURN, EUFAULA, HEFLIN, LANETT, LINEVILLE, OPELIKA, PHENIX CITY, ROANOKE, TROY, TUSKEGEE, UNION SPRINGS, AND VALLEY.

Source: NWS Birmingham AL

Tornado Watch (WATCH) — expires March 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Elmore, AL; Lowndes, AL; Montgomery, AL

Tornado Watch issued March 16 at 3:11AM CDT until March 16 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 63 UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING WHICH REPLACES A PORTION OF TORNADO WATCH 60. THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ALABAMA THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL ALABAMA

ELMORE LOWNDES MONTGOMERY

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF FORT DEPOSIT, LOWNDESBORO, MILLBROOK, MONTGOMERY, AND WETUMPKA.

Source: NWS Birmingham AL

Tornado Watch (WATCH) — expires March 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Coffee, AL; Dale, AL; Geneva, AL; Henry, AL; Houston, AL; Bay, FL; Calhoun, FL; Holmes, FL; Jackson, FL; Walton, FL; Washington, FL; Calhoun, GA; Clay, GA; Early, GA; Quitman, GA; Randolph, GA; Seminole, GA; Terrell, GA

Tornado Watch issued March 16 at 4:11AM EDT until March 16 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 63 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ALABAMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST ALABAMA

COFFEE DALE GENEVA HENRY HOUSTON

IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES

IN PANHANDLE FLORIDA

BAY CALHOUN HOLMES JACKSON WALTON WASHINGTON

IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHWEST GEORGIA

CALHOUN CLAY EARLY QUITMAN RANDOLPH SEMINOLE TERRELL

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABBEVILLE, ABBEVILLE MUNICIPAL A/P, ABE SPRINGS, ALPINE HEIGHTS, ARGYLE, ARLINGTON, ASBURY, BAGBY STATE PARK, BARKER STORE, BATTENS CROSSROAD…

Source: NWS Tallahassee FL

Tornado Watch (WATCH) — expires March 16, 2026 at 1:15 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Autauga, AL; Bibb, AL; Calhoun, AL; Cherokee, AL; Chilton, AL; Coosa, AL; Dallas, AL; Etowah, AL; Marengo, AL; Perry, AL; St. Clair, AL; Shelby, AL; Talladega, AL

Tornado Watch issued March 16 at 3:11AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

TORNADO WATCH 60 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ALABAMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 13 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL ALABAMA

AUTAUGA BIBB CALHOUN CHEROKEE CHILTON COOSA DALLAS ETOWAH MARENGO PERRY SHELBY ST. CLAIR TALLADEGA

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALABASTER, ANNISTON, BRENT, CENTRE, CENTREVILLE, CLANTON, COLUMBIANA, DEMOPOLIS, GADSDEN, JACKSONVILLE, LINDEN, MARION, MOODY, PELHAM, PELL CITY, PRATTVILLE, ROCKFORD, SELMA, SYLACAUGA, TALLADEGA, AND UNIONTOWN.

Source: NWS Birmingham AL

Tornado Watch (WATCH) — expires March 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Baldwin, AL; Covington, AL; Crenshaw, AL; Escambia, AL; Mobile, AL; Escambia, FL; Okaloosa, FL; Santa Rosa, FL

Tornado Watch issued March 16 at 3:10AM CDT until March 16 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 63 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ALABAMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES

IN SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA

COVINGTON CRENSHAW ESCAMBIA

IN SOUTHWEST ALABAMA

BALDWIN MOBILE

IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA

ESCAMBIA OKALOOSA SANTA ROSA

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ANDALUSIA, ATMORE, BAY MINETTE, BELLVIEW, BRANTLEY, BRENT, BREWTON, CRESTVIEW, DAPHNE, DESTIN, EGLIN AFB, ENSLEY, FERRY PASS, FLOMATON, FORT WALTON BEACH, GULF BREEZE, GULF SHORES, LUVERNE, MILTON, MOBILE, MYRTLE GROVE, NICEVILLE, OPP, PACE, PENSACOLA, PRICHARD, SARALAND, SEMINOLE, TILLMANS CORNER, AND WRIGHT.

Source: NWS Mobile AL

Tornado Watch (WATCH) — expires March 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Butler, AL; Conecuh, AL; Monroe, AL

Tornado Watch issued March 16 at 3:10AM CDT until March 16 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 63 UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING WHICH REPLACES A PORTION OF TORNADO WATCH 60. THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ALABAMA THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA

BUTLER CONECUH MONROE

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF EVERGREEN, GREENVILLE, HOMEWOOD, AND MONROEVILLE.

Source: NWS Mobile AL

Tornado Watch (WATCH) — expires March 16, 2026 at 1:15 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Clarke, AL; Washington, AL; Wilcox, AL; George, MS; Greene, MS; Perry, MS; Stone, MS

Tornado Watch issued March 16 at 3:10AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

TORNADO WATCH 60 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ALABAMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA

WILCOX

IN SOUTHWEST ALABAMA

CLARKE WASHINGTON

IN MISSISSIPPI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI

GEORGE GREENE PERRY STONE

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BEAUMONT, CAMDEN, CHATOM, GROVE HILL, JACKSON, LEAKESVILLE, LUCEDALE, MCLAIN, MILLRY, NEW AUGUSTA, PINE HILL, RICHTON, THOMASVILLE, AND WIGGINS.

Source: NWS Mobile AL

Tornado Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 12:15 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Butler, AL

Tornado Warning issued March 16 at 3:06AM CDT until March 16 at 3:15AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

At 306 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles west of Lowndes County Airport, or 9 miles northwest of Greenville, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Butler County.

What to do: TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Source: NWS Mobile AL

Tornado Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 12:45 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Lowndes, AL

Tornado Warning issued March 16 at 3:01AM CDT until March 16 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

TORBMX

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

Tornado Warning for… Southeastern Lowndes County in south central Alabama…
Until 345 AM CDT.
At 300 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 10 miles northwest of Greenville, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD…Tornado.

SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

Locations impacted include… Fort Deposit, Lowndes County Airport, Logan, Calhoun, Clover Hill, and Letohatchee.

Source: NWS Birmingham AL

Flooding

Flood Warning (WARNING) — expires March 17, 2026 at 6:45 AM GMT+4

Areas affected: Choctaw, AL; Clarke, AL; Washington, AL

Flood Warning issued March 15 at 9:38PM CDT until March 17 at 2:12PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Alabama…

Tombigbee River Near Coffeeville Dam affecting Washington, Clarke and Choctaw Counties.

For the Tombigbee River…including Coffeeville Dam, Coffeeville Dam

upstream, Leroy…Minor flooding is forecast.

WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE…Tombigbee River near Coffeeville Dam.
WHEN…Until early Tuesday afternoon.
IMPACTS…At 29.0 feet, Pastureland becomes flooded. Livestock should be moved to higher ground. Old Ferry Road near the river begins to flood.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…

At 9:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 30.4 feet.
Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 PM CDT Sunday was 30.4 feet.
Forecast…The river is expecte…

What to do: Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

Source: NWS Mobile AL

Flood Warning (WARNING) — expires March 17, 2026 at 6:45 AM GMT+4

Areas affected: Clarke, AL; Washington, AL

Flood Warning issued March 15 at 9:38PM CDT until March 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Alabama…

Tombigbee River Near Leroy affecting Clarke and Washington Counties.

For the Tombigbee River…including Coffeeville Dam, Coffeeville Dam

upstream, Leroy…Minor flooding is forecast.

WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE…Tombigbee River near Leroy.
WHEN…Until Tuesday evening.
IMPACTS…At 24.0 feet, Flooding of low lying farm and pasturelands begins. Cattle in low lying areas should be moved to higher ground. Water approaches low lying roads on west side of river.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…

At 9:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 24.5 feet.
Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM CDT Sunday was 24.5 feet.
Forecast…The river…

Source: NWS Mobile AL

Winter Weather

Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Choctaw; Washington; Clarke; Wilcox; Monroe; Conecuh; Butler; Crenshaw; Escambia; Covington; Mobile Inland; Baldwin Inland; Mobile Central; Baldwin Central; Escambia Inland; Santa Rosa Inland; Okaloosa Inland; Wayne; Perry; Greene; Stone; George

Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 1:43AM CDT until March 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s well inland to around 32 degrees along the I-10 corridor.
WHERE…Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida, and southeast Mississippi.
WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM CDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Mobile AL

Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Marion; Lamar; Fayette; Winston; Walker; Blount; Etowah; Calhoun; Cherokee; Cleburne; Pickens; Tuscaloosa; Jefferson; Shelby; St. Clair; Talladega; Clay; Randolph; Sumter; Greene; Hale; Perry; Bibb; Chilton; Coosa; Tallapoosa; Chambers; Marengo; Dallas; Autauga; Lowndes; Elmore; Montgomery; Macon; Bullock; Lee; Russell; Pike; Barbour

Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 12:19AM CDT until March 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, west winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 in the north and 28 in the south expected.
WHERE…All of Central Alabama
WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

Source: NWS Birmingham AL

Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Coffee; Dale; Henry; Geneva; Houston; North Walton; Central Walton; Holmes; Washington; Jackson; Inland Bay; Calhoun; Gadsden; Northern Liberty; Quitman; Clay; Randolph; Calhoun; Terrell; Dougherty; Lee; Worth; Turner; Tift; Ben Hill; Irwin; Early; Miller; Baker; Mitchell; Colquitt; Cook; Berrien; Seminole; Decatur; Grady; Thomas

Freeze Warning issued March 15 at 7:39PM EDT until March 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected.
WHERE…Portions of southeast Alabama, the Big Bend and Panhandle of Florida, and south central and southwest Georgia.
WHEN…From 1 AM EDT /midnight CDT/ to 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ Tuesday.
IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Tallahassee FL

Freeze Warning (WARNING) — expires March 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM GMT+4

Areas affected: Lauderdale; Colbert; Franklin; Lawrence; Limestone; Madison; Morgan; Marshall; Jackson; DeKalb; Cullman

Freeze Warning issued March 15 at 1:51PM CDT until March 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL

WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 15 expected.
WHERE…Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Alabama.
WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Monday. For the Freeze Warning, from 8 PM Monday to 9 AM CDT Tuesday.
IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Huntsville AL

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