She can’t remember the April 27 storms. But they’ve had a profound impact on...
When Zaylin McAnelly first heard about the April 27, 2011, storms, she didn’t have a good understanding of what a tornado was. “I just knew that it was some twisty thing, like from The Wizard of Oz, like knowing that Dorothy got picked up by a tornado,” she said. “I guess I knew what that was, but I never really knew how tornadoes were...
Multiple schools in Alabama could close Tuesday
ALABAMA — A developing severe weather system expected to move across Alabama on Tuesday is raising concerns that some schools could close or dismiss early due to potentially hazardous conditions. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has placed much of northern and central Alabama under a “slight risk” for severe thunderstorms, with storms expected […] The post Multiple schools in Alabama could close Tuesday first...
Strong to severe storms overnight tonight
Strong to severe storms are expected overnight tonight, with another round expected Tuesday evening. After the rainy and stormy start to the week, cooler air will filter in by late week. Most of today will be dry, humid, and warm, with highs in the low 80s. It will also be...
Woman charged after allegedly shooting into occupied car in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery authorities have charged a woman with shooting into an occupied vehicle, according to documents from the Montgomery County District Court. Tyla Kemil Foster-Nesbitt was arrested following an incident that happened on March 25 around 5 p.m. Court documents accuse Foster-Nesbitt of using an ‘unknown...
Arrests made after 2 women robbed at gunpoint in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Two suspects are under arrest after allegedly robbing two women at gunpoint early Sunday morning, the Montgomery Police Department announced in a social media post. Jaquez White Jr., and Ryterris Jenkins, both 20, are charged with two counts of first-degree robbery. According to court documents, the...
Weak earthquake shakes North Alabama Sunday night
TRINTY, Ala. (WHNT) — A weak earthquake shook parts of North Alabama late Sunday night. Just before 11 p.m. Sunday, a 2.5 magnitude earthquake was detected roughly 8 miles southwest of Trinity in Limestone County. The earthquake had a depth of nearly 4.5 miles. According to the United States...
UAB performs Alabama’s first living-donor liver transplant
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Surgeons at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have completed the state’s first living-donor liver transplant, marking a major step forward in expanding lifesaving options for patients facing long wait times on transplant lists. The procedure, performed in early March 2026, was led by Saulat...
North Alabama gas prices as of April 27: How Huntsville, Decatur, and Florence compare...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As gas prices continue to fluctuate, the national average for regular gasoline is $4.11 per gallon, with mid-grade fuel at $4.59 and premium prices reaching $4.97, according to AAA. National Average Gas Prices (Current vs. Week Ago) Regular: $4.11 | $4.04. Mid-Grade: $4.59 | $4.53. Premium:...
Unsettled Pattern with Periods of Storms this Week
CLANTON – Monday, 6:00 am, April 27, 2026 An area of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will move into the far northern portions of the state around 12 am tonight and continue southward into Tuesday morning, weakening once reaching I-20. A few wind gusts from 40-60 mph and very heavy rainfall are possible north of I-20. Redevelopment of thunderstorms is possible across...
Multiple Waves of Severe Storms Expected Across Alabama
Alabama is facing multiple rounds of severe weather over the next few days. Here’s what you need to know.
