[WATCH] WVTM meteorologist warns of severe weather to hit Alabama Saturday morning
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Severe weather is projected to strike a large part of Alabama starting Saturday morning, including Sylacauga and Talladega Co.
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National Weather Service updates tonight’s severe weather forecast including tornadoes, straight line winds and hail
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Severe weather is projected to impact the the majority of the state beginning tonight.
Governor Ivey Issues State of Emergency Due to Flooding and Potential Severe Weather in Parts of Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2019, for several Alabama counties due to flooding caused by heavy rains over the past several days and ongoing severe weather today.
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Alabama Department of Education Announces New Weather Notification System
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Wednesday was nationally observed as Fall Severe Weather Awareness Day by the National Weather Service. With that in mind, the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) has a new system to keep the public abreast of inclement weather notifications. Postings of... Read More.
The latest on Hurricane Michael from SylacaugaNews.com and WVTM 13 News
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued an update on Hurricane Michael. The latest advisory is below including update from SylacaugaNews.com Weather partner WVTM 13 News.
For real-time breaking news alerts before, during, and after the storm, text the word NEWS... Read More.
National emergency alert tests scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 3
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Where will you be at 1:18 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3?
If in an office or out shopping, or eating a late lunch, you’ll surely be shaken when all cell phones around you receive a simultaneous emergency text message, but it’s only... Read More.
Alabama Power crews deploying to assist states after Hurricane Florence
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - While blue skies and gentle, late-summer breezes are predicted for Alabama this week, Alabama Power line crews are mobilizing to help restore power from what is expected to be a devastating hurricane on the East Coast.
Some APC employees left this... Read More.
State of Emergency issued by Gov. Ivey in advance of ‘Alberto’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- A State of Emergency has been in effect for several counties since early Sunday morning.
Subtropical Storm Alberto, soon to become a tropical storm, is expected to make landfall late on Monday or early Tuesday. The counties affected are Autauga, Baldwin, Barbour,... Read More.
Jacksonville division of ALEA offers statement on Monday’s severe weather outbreak
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - After Monday night's devastating severe weather outbreak, Tuesday's daylight allowed responders to fully comprehend the magnitude of the damage.
The Jacksonville division of ALEA issued a statement Tuesday evening:
The City of Jacksonville and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency would like to thank... Read More.
[WEATHER ALERT] Roads and streets remain closed to traffic; hard freeze warning continues
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga, Childersburg, and Talladega city streets and all Talladega County roads are still closed this morning. Authorities have advised that it may be mid-morning before temperatures are above freezing and roads can be safely reopened.
A hard freeze warning remains in effect... Read More.
[WEATHER ALERT] Hard Freeze Warning in effect starting Tuesday night
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Hard Freeze Warning starting Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 9:00 p.m. through Thursday, Jan. 18 at 9:00 a.m.
Winter Blast: What you need to know around the City of Sylacauga ahead of the cold weather
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - With bitter cold approaching the Sylacauga on Tuesday, many city resources will suspend operation and shelters will open.
The City of Sylacauga’s administrative offices are closing at noon Tuesday and will remain closed through Wednesday due to weather and continued freezing temperatures.
The... Read More.
