Storms are believed to be responsible for at least two deaths in the south

Severe storms moving across Alabama are responsible for at least two deaths in other states

Updated: December 28, 2024, 9:07 p.m. CST

THIS IS WVTM 13 WEATHER. The bull’s eye is pointed toward our west here Saturday afternoon, but at some point the threat of severe weather will extend to Alabama this evening and early Sunday morning. IT’S NOW IN MISSISSIPPI, LOUISIANA AND TEXAS, AND THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL CONFIRMED TORNADOES, SOME OF THEM CAUSING DAMAGE, AND SOME REPORTS OF DEATHS ACROSS PARTS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS, WITH SOME OF THE MORE INTENSE STORMS LOCATED THERE. THIS IS HOW IT GOES OUT IN ALABAMA. The colors are really eye-catching, but I really don’t want you to pay too much attention to the difference between red, orange and yellow. IT’S ALL STATISTICS. It’s about studying where storms are most likely to be severe. Think of it this way: There’s simply more energy for storms here in Tuscaloosa than in Anniston and Gadsden, and Birmingham and Shelby County are right on the dividing line between the two. The showers we’re having right now are actually doing us a favor by preventing very, very sticky air from heading north. The air cooled by the rain will be a big help, but may not be enough to completely eradicate a severe weather threat for Alabama, as a few thunderstorms can already be seen in Choctaw County and Sumter County, just southeast of Meridian. THERE ARE NUMEROUS WARNINGS IN MISSISSIPPI CURRENTLY. ACTUALLY ONE THAT IS SOUTHWEST OF ROLLING FORK WHICH HAS A VERY Distinctive TORNADO SIGNATURE HERE THAT COULD VERY WELL PRODUCE A TORNADO HEADING TOWARD ROLLING FORK. And if you remember, it wasn’t that long ago. THIS ROLLING FORK WAS DECIMATED BY A VIOLENT TORNADO. This doesn’t look quite as powerful, but it’s something to keep an eye on. And then before that, about an hour and a half ago, there was a large tornado near Bude, Mississippi. AND THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKED LIKE. DEREK SIBLEY FROM OUR SISTERS DOWN AT WDSU IN NEW ORLEANS CAPTURED THIS VIDEO ON HIGHWAY 84 JUST EAST OF BUDE. This was the tornado itself, and it grew larger as he watched it pass. A TORNADO IS CONFIRMED IN SOUTH LOUISIANA NOW. This whole line of thunderstorms will move across Alabama tonight, and it’s all about the muscles. WHAT CAUSES THE STORMS BECAUSE WE REALLY DON’T HAVE THE SAME KIND OF FUEL THAT THEY HAVE IN THE SOUTHWEST. So what happens with this strong wind will make a big difference in how the storms ultimately move through Alabama. Therefore, the strongest winds will be a few thousand feet above ground level over Mississippi and western Alabama around 9:00 this evening. BUT LOOK AT THIS. That shoots toward Tennessee, leaving us sort of in between, between the fuel and between the strongest storms. Therefore, the threat to Alabama may gradually diminish as the evening progresses. BUT I STILL WANT YOU TO BE ATTENTION. Speaking of being on alert, what time do you need to be on alert? LET’S bring in METEOROLOGIST JORDAN WEST. SCHEDULE AND IMPLICATIONS. GO. Go ahead and keep going. As you said, today is an alert day. That’s true later this evening as the storms move from Mississippi into Alabama and could produce wind gusts of up to 70 miles per hour, strong enough to knock down a few trees. WE CANNOT RULE OUT THE POTENTIAL OF A TORNADO OR TWO AND THEN THE POTENTIAL OF LARGE HAIL UP TO ABOUT 2.5 INCHES IN DIAMETER. That’s the size of a ping pong ball. There is quite a bit of hail as we head out this evening. Here’s a look at the schedule for tonight and tomorrow morning. WEST ALABAMA ALONG HIGHWAY 43 BETWEEN 9:00 PM AND 2:00 AM, INCLUDING TUSCALOOSA COUNTIES. GREEN, HAIL, SUMTER, PICKENS, LAMAR, WINSTON, HAMILTON COUNTIES. And then it will continue east toward the Interstate 65 corridor. THIS IS NOW JEFFERSON COUNTY, SHELBY COUNTY, ONEONTA IN COLEMAN CLANTON CENTERVILLE, BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND 4 AM, AND THEN, I BELIEVE THE SEVERE WEATHER THREAT WILL LAST QUICKLY AS THE SYSTEM MOVES ITS WAY EAST TOWARD THE ALABAMA BORDER, GEORGIA, FINISHED. THIS IS ANNISTON ASHLAND ROANOKE ALEXANDER CITY, SYLACAUGA GADSDEN, FORT PAYNE AND CENTER. Between 2 and 6 a.m., when all is said and done, I believe we will see another 1 to 2 inches of rain between last night and early morning. I’m not too worried about a widespread threat of flooding, but that’s exactly what could happen in some local areas. BUT HERE’S A LOOK AT THE COVERAGE OF WHAT COULD COME FROM MISSISSIPPI TONIGHT FROM 9 PM. Notice the zigzag here? These storms come from the main line. THESE ARE ARCH SEGMENTS, meaning we could see some pretty strong wind gusts initially. WHEN THIS SYSTEM FIRST COME IN ALABAMA. Like I said, this will be a weekend. The further east this system goes along the I-65 corridor at this point, it’s 11 p.m. tonight and then it heads to East Alabama at 1 a.m. tomorrow morning. The leading edge of this system is definitely the strongest. Once this is over, it won’t be nearly as bad. HERE IS YOUR SEVEN DAY FORECAST. HEAD OUT TOMORROW WE’LL GET TO THE MID 60S, THEN THE WEATHER WILL GET COOLER TO START THE NEW YEAR ON WEDNESDAY, AND LOTS OF CHI AFTER THAT

Severe storms moving across Alabama are responsible for at least two deaths in other states

Updated: December 28, 2024, 9:07 p.m. CST

Video above: The latest forecast from WVTM 13 meteorologists. Severe storms expected to hit Alabama overnight from Saturday to Sunday have claimed at least two lives and injured several people across the South. View the watches and warnings in your county here.>>THE LATEST ALABAMA FORECAST: What Meteorologists Are TrackingTexasIn Texas, a tornado touched down in Brazoria County, according to the sheriff’s office. One person died and four people suffered non-critical injuries. >> CHECK THE RADAR: Follow WVTM 13Mississippi’s live Doppler radarThe Mississippi Emergency Management Agency confirmed to WVTM 13’s sister station WAPT that a 16-year-old girl was killed and two other family members were injured when a home was hit during the storms Natchez collapse According to WAPT, law enforcement confirmed that one person was injured when a mobile home fell upside down, and other people suffered minor injuries. For the latest weather information for Birmingham and the certified most accurate weather forecast for central Alabama, check out WVTM 13 News. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter and Instagram.

Video above: The latest forecast from WVTM 13 meteorologists

Severe storms expected to hit Alabama overnight from Saturday to Sunday have claimed at least two lives and injured several people across the South.

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>> THE LATEST ALABAMA FORECAST: What meteorologists are tracking

Texas

In Texas, a tornado touched down in Brazoria County, according to the sheriff’s office. One person died and four people suffered non-critical injuries.

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Mississippi

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency confirmed to WVTM 13’s sister station WAPT that a 16-year-old girl was killed and two other family members were injured when a Natchez home collapsed during the storms.

According to WAPT, law enforcement confirmed that one person was injured when an RV fell upside down, and other people suffered minor injuries.

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