Real-time Updates for Severe Weather in West Alabama Saturday, March 15
The second round of a rare high-risk weather event will impact Tuscaloosa and other cities across West Alabama on Saturday, March 15.
As the National Weather Service in Birmingham hones in on today's threats, we'll provide real-time weather updates that affect our readership and listening area.
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TORNADO WARNING ISSUED FOR BIBB COUNTY COUNTIES
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Bibb County in central Alabama...
* Until 800 PM CDT.
* At 713 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Heiberger, or 10 miles north of Marion, moving
northeast at 55 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...
Talladega National Forest, Trio, Centreville, Ashby, Brierfield
Ironworks Park, West Centreville, Brent, Marvel, Six Mile, and Bibb
County Airport.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
TORNADO WARNING ISSUED FOR HALE AND PERRY COUNTIES
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN MARENGO COUNTY IS CANCELLED... The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN HALE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for central and
west central Alabama.
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LAT...LON 3279 8747 3287 8738 3287 8732 3283 8732
3284 8707 3282 8705 3261 8741 3269 8748
TIME...MOT...LOC 0002Z 237DEG 46KT 3270 8738
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ALC105-160030-
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Perry AL-
703 PM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT FOR NORTHERN
PERRY COUNTY...
At 702 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Marion, moving northeast at 55 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...
Morgan Springs, Heiberger, Folsom, Ellards, and Marion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.TORNADO WARNING FOR SUMTER COUNTY CANCELED
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SUMTER COUNTY IS CANCELLED... The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
NEW MAJOR TORNADO WARNING CANCELED
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN TUSCALOOSA COUNTY IS CANCELLED... The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN FAYETTE COUNTY IS CANCELLED... The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for central and west central Alabama.
TORNADO WARNING FOR PICKENS COUNTY UNTIL 5:00 PM
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM CDT FOR EAST CENTRAL PICKENS COUNTY...
TORNADO WARNING FOR WALKER COUNTY CANCELED
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Eastern Walker County in central Alabama... * Until 515 PM CDT.
TORNADO WARNING FOR TUSCALOOSA COUNTY UNTIL 4:30 PM
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama...
TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN PICKENS AND NORTHWESTERN GREENE COUNTY UNTIL 3:45 PM
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Pickens County in west central Alabama... Northwestern Greene County in west central Alabama...
TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN SUMTER COUNTY EXPIRES
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT FOR NORTH CENTRAL SUMTER COUNTY... At 257 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Panola, or 13 miles south of Aliceville, moving northeast at 50 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... Panola and Warsaw.
TORNADO WARNING FOR NW MARION COUNTY EXPIRED AT 2 PM
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Marion County in northwestern Alabama... * Until 200 PM CDT. * At 132 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Tremont, or 11 miles southeast of Fulton, moving northeast at 55 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... Shottsville and Bexar. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.
'PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION' TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 P.M. SATURDAY FOR WEST ALABAMA
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM SUNDAY FOR ALL OF CENTRAL ALABAMA
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT FOR MARION, FAYETTE, WALKER, and WINSTON Counties
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following counties, Blount, Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Walker and Winston. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FOR TOMBIGBEE RIVER IN GREENE, HALE, MARENGO, AND SUMTER COUNTIES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
...The National Weather Service in Birmingham AL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Alabama... Tombigbee River At Demopolis Lock and Dam affecting Hale, Marengo, Greene and Sumter Counties. .Heavy rainfall is forecast later today over Tombigbee River basin that is expected to rise into flood stage and a flood warning is now in effect for the Tombigbee River. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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