Tornado

One Alabama resident had a close encounter with one of the Tornadoes produced during Wednesday's severe weather.

Moundville resident Ryan Lavender is grateful to be alive after losing his roof during the tornado that passed through parts of Tuscaloosa County Wednesday afternoon.

We do have the potential for severe weather in our coverage areas today.

Wednesday, March 17, 2021, is shaping up to become a potentially significant weather event. Possible threats are tornadoes, damaging winds up to 60 mph, and golf ball size hail.

There is the possibility for severe storms on Monday and Tuesday for portions of Alabama. We have the details on the counties and timeline.

Knowing severe weather terminology will help you be prepared for severe weather season.

Local Church Needs Donations for Fultondale Tornado Victims

The mayor of Northport, Bobby Herndon, is calling citizens to donate supplies to help the victims of a Monday night tornado in Fultondale that saw dozens injured and at least one dead.

Reports are coming in from the National Weather Service and on social media of damage in Reform and other parts of Pickens County after a tornado moved through on Thursday afternoon.

Tornado's are the second deadliest weather hazard and Tuscaloosa County is ranked third in the country for the most tornado ravaged county.