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NWS cuts could affect storm-readiness in Alabama and across the country

Lawmakers and experts warn that Trump administration cuts to NOAA and NWS threaten severe weather forecasting capacity amid an active tornado season.

May 22, 2025

Rep. Sewell to host live Telephone Town Hall on disaster assistance

Thursday’s town hall is the latest in an ongoing effort to recover and rebuild after the January tornadoes.

March 8, 2023

Southeast Alabama could be heavily impacted by Tropical Storm Fred

The National Weather Service is forecasting that the storm will make an impact on the Florida Panhandle coast and cross into Southeast Alabama.

August 16, 2021

SBA offering loans to Alabamians, businesses impacted by January tornado

Filing deadlines are June 1 for property damage loans and Jan. 3, 2022, for economic injury loans.

April 5, 2021

I am 65, and I’m alive

I’m turning 65 tomorrow because I haven’t died.

March 27, 2021

Tornados sweep through Central Alabama, leaving at least 5 dead

Five people are dead in Calhoun County after a line of severe weather and tornadoes swept across Alabama, destroying homes and impacting lives.

March 26, 2021

Gov Kay Ivey issues state of emergency ahead of severe storms

The National Weather Service predicts severe thunderstorms Wednesday into early Thursday morning.

March 17, 2021

Severe storms Monday and Tuesday, tornadoes possible Wednesday

Storms will move into Northwest Alabama after 11 a.m. Monday, bringing potentially damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail.

March 15, 2021

Ivey reports that the state has started conversation on post pandemic economy

Monday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) hosted a conference call with state Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington, and EMA Director Brian Hastings. “We are one week in to our Stay at Home order. While it seems to be working, we have to remain vigilant and continue to follow the orders,” said … Continued

April 16, 2020

House passes disaster relief bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan compromise disaster relief package on Monday. The House had earlier passed a Democratic relief plan opposed by the White House. U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, helped craft a bipartisan compromise. The Senate Amendment to H.R. 2157, the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, is a bill … Continued

June 4, 2019