severe weather Alabama

Alabamians getting ready to stock up for severe weather season are being offered discounts through a tax-free spree. The state's annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday runs from Friday to Sunday.

Mutiple weather events in Alabama are being reported across the state, with residents being reminded to stay "weather aware." This ranges from tornado damage to incoming colder temperature and icy conditions.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is releasing a new report concerning traffic crashes and motor assists from the winter storm that hit Alabama between Jan. 21 and Jan. 23. Troopers responded to more than 200 of these accidents in across a majority of the counties in the Yellowhammer State.

A federal utility corporation that's the largest public power supplier in the country, is celebrating a win after keeping the heat on in Alabama during a major winter storm. The Tennessee Valley Authority reports the utility was able to meet the highest peak demand in the agency’s 91-year history, taking place this week.

The City of Birmingham and the Jimmie Hale Mission are extending overnight shelter services in the wake of the extreme cold. The warming station hours at 1569 Cooper Hill Road will be offered through 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25. Donations are also needed to help protect attendees from the weather.

Alabama is struggling to warm up after a major winter storm blew through the Yellowhammer State. Frigid temperatures are predicted to continue over the next few days, according to local meteorologists, with slightly warmer weather coming to the state by the weekend. Agencies offer advice on how to keep warm during the lingering arctic air.

The National Weather Service is continuing to monitor the chances for snow for Alabama. There's growing confidence from forecasters about flurries falling across the state. With the winter precipitation, extremely cold temperatures are also coming, which could be dangerous.

Alabama schools, cities and towns are shutting down in anticipation of freezing rain, ice and snow in the forecast. The National Weather Service (NWS) reports the winter weather will impact the northern and central portions of Central Alabama late Thursday night through Friday evening.

With winter weather in the forecast for Alabama, Huntsville Animal Services is urging pet owners to take extra precautions to ensure their pets stay safe and comfortable. The National Weather Service (NWS) reports freezing rain, ice and snow are predicted along with extreme arctic air.

Cities, towns and residents are gearing up in anticipation of freezing rain, ice and snow forecast for Alabama, the bulk of which is predicted for Thursday night through Friday evening and into Saturday morning. As icy temperatures and arctic air continue to hit the state, warming stations are keeping their doors open, as they have all week.