NWS confirms weak weekend twister in Lee County
The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF0 tornado with wind speeds between 50 and 60 mph touched down in northwest Lee County Sunday afternoon.
Red Cross assists hundreds in Alabama after tornadoes
More than 500 homes in Chilton, Limestone, Madison, and Tallapoosa Counties in Alabama were affected in some way by the tornadoes and severe weather that came through on Friday.
First Alert Weather-Special Statement
The severe risk of damaging wind will come out of a squall line and bow echo from 9pm-12am we will need to watch closely tonight...
Alabama Red Cross response update
Volunteers with the American Red Cross are taking Emergency Response Vehicles to the affected areas to distribute meals, water and clean up kits to families in need.
Saturday storm damage/cleanup efforts
On Saturday, January 21, 2012, storm damage occurred in a section of North Columbus. After notification, Public Services surveyed the area and determined there were 12 to 15 trees down in the right of way, with more on private property on Hubbard Rd., Moore Rd. and in the Heiferhorn and Cherokee Hills subdivisions. Additionally, there were 15-20 private trees down in the area of Arapahoe Ct. and Chickasaw Ct.
Gov. Bentley declares State of Emergency
Governor Robert Bentley has a declared a State of Emergency for all 67 Alabama counties as a result of severe weather impacting the state.
Tornado clean-up continues in Auburn
Nearly a week after a tornado devastated neighborhoods in Auburn, the clean-up continues.
Birmingham Red Cross sends volunteers, ERV to Lee County
The American Red Cross Middle Alabama Region based in Birmingham is sending two volunteers and an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) to Lee County, Alabama to help in the tornado relief effort.
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Storm damage across Auburn
All across the city of Auburn, residents spent their day picking up the pieces left behind from yesterday's tornado, along with the help of local contractors.
Get Ready Georgia
Spring is in the air! WRBL Chief Meteorologist Bob Jeswald shares tips to help you prepare for various types of weather that you can expect to see this season. He also discusses the importance of planning before an emergency and ways to stay informed to protect your family in the midst of a crisis.
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