Warm moist air is firmly settled over the region with a few showers continuing into the evening hours. Tuesday we can expect similar coverage with lots of clouds and warm temperatures. Low temperatures will be well above the average of 53 in the upper 60s and 70s and highs in the 80s.
Gov. Ivey issues State of Emergency ahead of First Alert Weather Day (Source: Alabama Governor s Office) By WBRC Staff | March 16, 2021 at 3:41 PM CDT - Updated March 16 at 3:41 PM
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency for all 67 counties ahead of the potential severe weather, Wednesday, March 17.
The state of emergency goes into effect Tuesday, March 16 at 6:00 p.m.
The governor has also issued the following statement.
From Governor Kay Ivey: “The threat for potentially dangerous weather is rising for much of Alabama tomorrow. Out of an abundance of caution, I have issued a state of emergency for all 67 counties to ensure we are ready to act in any way needed from the state level. Projections are showing that this will likely be a widespread event, with some of the most severe weather anticipated late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. Please make preparations now in the event your area is impacted in some way. I wi
Flooding across north Alabama
A Flash Flood Watch continues until 7 a.m. for all of North Alabama. By WAFF 48 Digital Staff | March 16, 2021 at 5:01 AM CDT - Updated March 18 at 2:18 PM
Weâre looking at a lot of flooding throughout the Tennessee Valley after Wednesdayâs storms.
Tsunami Ready app released to help prepare Wellington for severe event
16 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM
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The app shows users how far they are from a safe zone in various locations. Image / Supplied
The app shows users how far they are from a safe zone in various locations. Image / Supplied
If a large earthquake hit near Wellington, a tsunami could reach the central city within just 10 minutes, modelling shows.
The concerning figure makes it all the more important for locals to know their fastest route to safety - something which they can learn with a new, educational phone app that has been released for the region.