Severe Weather Moves Across Alabama: Follow Live Updates

Severe weather is impacting parts of Alabama today. Stay informed with live updates and real-time alerts.

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 National Weather Service in Birmingham - Latest Weather Alerts

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11 p.m.

This watch includes the following West Alabama Counties.

Greene

Hale

Perry

Sumter

Other counties under the watch include Dallas and Marengo.

River Statement for the Cahaba River

• Multiple rainfall events over the past few days are producing rises on the Cahaba River.
• However, levels are expected to remain below established flood stages, and any overflow along the river should be of a minor nature.
• The Cahaba River at Marion Junction.
  * At 8:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.7 feet.
  * Action stage is 15.0 feet.
  * Flood stage is 36.0 feet.
  * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.6 feet
  early Friday afternoon.
  * Impact...At 15.0 feet...Flooding around Oakmulgee Creek begins and
  cattle need to be moved to higher ground. Overflow of pasture lands
  increases at stages above 20 feet.

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There is a marginal to slight risk (level 1 to 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms late this morning through late afternoon. The greatest risk is across the southern half of the area. The threats will be damaging winds and large hail up to quarter-size.