Alabama tornado

March officially begins the spring severe weather season in Alabama. This is the most active time for tornadoes in the state. Primary tornado season is early March through May, with the greatest number of tornadoes occurring in the month of April.

The weather may be turning colder in Alabama, but the state is still dealing with tornado season. The National Weather Service in Birmingham states November is the third most active month for tornadoes for the Yellowhammer State. It trails behind only the months of April and March.

The National Weather Service has confirmed at least two tornadoes over the weekend in Alabama. One person died during the severe weather in Madison County, and five people were injured.

Boeing employs more than 3,300 people in Mississippi and Alabama. The company said disaster recovery and relief efforts align with its ongoing commitment to the communities where its colleagues live and work.

The National Weather Service is predicting another round of severe storms in Alabama Friday. This comes after multiple confirmed tornadoes hit across the state last weekend.

FEMA says mitigation advisors will give tips about rebuilding and protecting homes from future disaster-related damage. Most of the information is geared toward do-it-yourself work and general contractors.

Friday’s violent weather system spouted heavy winds and possible tornadoes in Alabama, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Kentucky brought heavy snow to parts of the Midwest. Rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow and strong winds were reported in Michigan and Indiana.

A Facebook group is helping reconnect storm victims with lost belongings after last month’s deadly tornadoes in Alabama. It’s called the “Missing Items, Documents, Photos from Alabama Tornados.”

Free legal help is coming Alabamians affected by deadly storms and tornadoes that hit the state in January. Legal Services Alabama says many legal needs have emerged in the impacted communities.

The annual Selma celebration that commemorates the fight for voting rights had to factor in damage from this month’s tornado that injured over two dozen people and plunged parts of the city into darkness.