2 products issued by NWS for: Tuscaloosa AL
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Birmingham AL 452 AM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024 ALZ011>015-017>050-261300- Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee- Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-Talladega- Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa- Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon- Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour- 452 AM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the counties served by the National Weather Service office in Birmingham. .DAY ONE...Outlook through Tonight. Strong to severe storms are possible between 10 am and 4 pm today. Damaging winds up to 60 mph and a brief tornado are possible generally in the southeastern half of Central Alabama. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Heavy rainfall associated with an approaching tropical system may lead to flooding for portions of the eastern half of Central Alabama Thursday through early Friday. Gusty winds will also be possible Thursday through early Friday with wind gusts 30-40 mph possible in the eastern half of Central Alabama. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Activation of storm spotters and emergency management may be needed Today through early Friday. $$
Hurricane Local Statement
Hurricane Helene Local Statement Advisory Number 9
ALZ011>015-017>050-252345-
Hurricane Helene Local Statement Advisory Number 9
National Weather Service Birmingham AL AL092024
1033 AM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024
This product covers Central Alabama
...HELENE BECOMES A HURRICANE...
...EXPECTED TO BRING DAMAGING WINDS AND FLOODING RAINS TO SOUTHEAST
CENTRAL ALABAMA...
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Barbour, Bullock,
Chambers, Lee, Macon, Pike, and Russell
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Barbour, Bullock,
Chambers, Lee, Macon, Pike, and Russell
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 740 miles south of Montgomery AL
- 21.6N 86.3W
- Storm Intensity 80 mph
- Movement North-northwest or 330 degrees at 10 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Helene is currently moving toward the north northwest at 10
mph through the southern Gulf of Mexico. A turn toward the north
northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected later today
through Thursday, bringing the center of Helene across the eastern Gulf
of Mexico and to the Florida Big Bend coast by Thursday evening. After
landfall, Helene is expected to slow down and turn toward the
northwest over the southeastern United States Friday and Saturday.
An area of 40-50 mph wind gusts is expected to occur generally near and
south of the I-85 corridor Thursday evening through Friday morning.
With these wind speeds, expect downed trees and power outages across
portions of southeast Central Alabama. Additionally, rainfall amounts
of 3 to 7 inches are expected, across much of east Central Alabama,
with locally higher amounts, which may cause localized flash flooding.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts near
and south of I-85 corridor. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings
experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile and
manufactured homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured
lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles.
- Several large trees snapped or uprooted. Several fences and
roadway signs blown over.
- Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
or heavily wooded places.
- Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent in
areas with above ground lines.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
extensive impacts east of I-65 corridor. Potential impacts include:
- Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in
multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may become
dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may become
stressed.
- Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple
communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
away. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water
with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become
dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or
washed out.
* TORNADOES:
Little to no impacts are anticipated at this time across Central
Alabama.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.
If you are relocating to safe shelter, leave as early as possible.
Allow extra time to reach your destination. Check the latest weather
forecast before departing and drive with caution.
If heading to a community shelter, become familiar with the shelter
rules before arrival, especially if you have special needs or have
pets. Take essential items with you from your Emergency Supplies Kit.
Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles
can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide
poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly
ventilated area.
It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an
emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter.
If you are a visitor, be sure to know the name of the city or town in
which you are staying and the name of the county in which it resides.
Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay attention for
instructions from local authorities.
Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone
area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded
roadway. Remember, turn around don`t drown!
If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelter
quickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room not
prone to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelter
options.
If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees or in a mobile or manufactured home, consider moving to a safer
shelter before the onset of strong winds or flooding.
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.
* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org
NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Birmingham AL around 4pm CDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.
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