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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Storms cause significant damage in Mulga
MULGA, Ala. (WIAT) — Strong storms swept through central Alabama Saturday afternoon, taking down trees and leaving thousands without power. A thunderstorm came through the town of Mulga around 2:30 p.m. It took down dozens of trees, blocking roads, tearing down power lines and even a part of Roger Parkin's house. '15 seconds, the tree across the road fell in the front yard, and this one here about five seconds after it did,' said Parkin. 'I was under the carport and my wife came out to see if I was okay and that's when the tree came down right onto the room she was sitting in,' he added. Saban Center to break ground in July Parkin's home had the most significant damage CBS 42 saw in Mulga, but it wasn't the only home affected. Just down the road, Danielle Ward had a tree fall on both her cars, landing just feet from where she and her newborn were sitting. 'I was just sitting on the couch with my baby and my husband was playing video games, and I was about to get ready to go to work. And it started storming, and he was like, look outside, and I was like, oh my gosh, and my plants started falling, and he was going to go outside to get them, and then it just fell onto both of my vehicles,' commented Ward. The mulga fire department says they will be working throughout the night to clear trees and clean up power lines. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Weather Aware extended through Wednesday for strong to severe storms
Weather Aware Through Wednesday Strong to severe storms continue across Central Alabama this evening, bringing gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain. Overnight, the storms are expected to fade into a few showers. It will be mild and muggy, with lows in the 60s. The parade of upper-level waves will continue moving across Alabama on Tuesday and Wednesday along a stalled front. Another round of strong to severe storms is anticipated each afternoon and evening. On Tuesday, the SPC has placed Central Alabama under a Level 2/5 Slight Risk, reducing to a Level 1/5 Marginal Risk for severe storms. A Level 1/5 Marginal Risk is also forecast for Wednesday. These storms could produce gusty winds and hail. Heavy rain is expected as well, so be cautious of minor flooding issues. High temperatures will reach the lower 80s. Unsettled weather will persist on Thursday and Friday as another cold front approaches Alabama and gradually clears the state by Friday afternoon. Each day will bring scattered strong storms with gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain. High temperatures will range from the upper 70s to lower 80s. Weekend Outlook: The weather pattern will finally shift on Saturday, providing a break from the rain with a partly cloudy sky and lower humidity. High temperatures will be in the lower 80s. Sunday will be mostly dry, with only a slight chance of a shower. High temperatures will again be in the lower 80s. Be sure to follow the CBS 42 Storm Team: Follow Us on Facebook: Chief Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum, Meteorologist Michael Haynes, Meteorologist Alex Puckett, and Meteorologist Jacob Woods. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Weather Aware Saturday through Monday for strong to severe storms
Weather Aware Saturday Through Sunday for Strong to Severe Storms Tonight, partly cloudy, cool, and comfortable with a slight chance for a shower toward daybreak. Lows will range from the upper 50s to the lower 60s. Memorial Day Weekend Outlook: A cold front will stall across Central Alabama all weekend, and upper-level waves will move east across the front. This means to plan for rainy weather. Saturday will be partly cloudy with scattered showers and storms. A few could be strong to severe with gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain. An MCS (cluster of storms) could move across the state from the northwest. SPC has placed us under a Level 2/5 Slight Risk for Severe Storms. High temperatures will be in the lower 80s. Sunday will be warmer and more humid with scattered showers and strong storms, reaching highs in the middle 80s. SPC has placed all of Central Alabama in a Level 2/5 Slight Risk for Severe Storms. The severe threat is low all weekend. The cold front will linger over Alabama on Monday, bringing scattered showers and storms, some of which could be strong to severe with gusty winds and heavy rain. High temperatures will be in the lower 80s. SEC and SWAC Baseball Tournaments: The weather will be pleasant from tonight, featuring lower humidity, and temperatures falling from the 70s to the 60s. Warmer and more humid air will return this weekend, leading to scattered storms. Some could be strong to severe, so keep an eye on the radar. Highs will be in the lower to middle 80s on Saturday and Sunday. Don't forget your raincoat and sunscreen! Next Week's Outlook: Unsettled weather is expected all week as a cold front stalls across the Southeast U.S. and upper-level waves move across Alabama each day, setting off scattered showers and storms. Some could be strong, with gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain. We could pick up 2-3 inches of rain between Saturday and next Friday. Daily high temperatures will be in the lower 80s. Be sure to follow the CBS 42 Storm Team: Follow Us on Facebook: Chief Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum, Meteorologist Michael Haynes, Meteorologist Alex Puckett, and Meteorologist Jacob Woods. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Pockets of flooding possible overnight, some strong storms
Flood Watch in effect for most of Central Alabama until 7 PM Monday… Tonight: Scattered showers and heavy storms will continue drifting north through central Alabama, becoming less numerous after midnight as temperatures fall into the lower 60s. A strong to severe storm is possible for areas south and west of Birmingham. Monday: While most of us should start the day dry and mostly cloudy, scattered showers and storms will reignite after lunch. A strong to severe storm can't be ruled out mainly along and east of the I-65 corridor on Monday afternoon/evening. Highs will be in the low to mid 70s. This Week: Our rainy pattern continues into Tuesday with another round of mainly afternoon showers and storms expected. This round will be a bit less numerous and storms aren't expected to become very strong. Nonetheless, plan on keeping the umbrella around until we reach midweek. This is when our rainy pattern will trade out with a hot and dry pattern for the second half of the week. A ridge of high pressure will creep northward out of the Gulf, allowing our temperatures to soar into the upper 80s and low 90s by Thursday and Friday. In addition to this, the muggy air will stick around so it may actually feel more like the low/mid 90s for some of us, especially on Friday. As the ridge breaks back down, showers and storms will enter back into the forecast on Friday night and on into the weekend. These storms will be working with a little more wind shear, leading to concern for perhaps some damaging winds for a few storms. This is something that will become more clear as we move through the week. Be sure to follow the CBS 42 Storm Team: Follow Us on Facebook: Chief Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum, Meteorologist Michael Haynes, Meteorologist Alex Puckett, and Meteorologist Jacob Woods. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
