Severe Weather Guide

A band of severe storms is expected to impact West Alabama before dawn Sunday morning.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham is forecasting a significant severe weather outbreak across Alabama this Wednesday, and ensuring that you have a way to receive weather warnings is the most important part of your preparedness plan.

April 29th 6:34 According to the latest information released by Tuscaloosa City officials, one fatality has been confirmed but cause of death is pending. A 21-year old white male was transported to DCH Regional Medical Center after a retaining wall collapsed...

  Welcome into the Severe Weather Guide, presented by Townsquare Media. Our staff has put together a comprehensive guide to the weather conditions that commonly effect Tuscaloosa and surrounding West Alabama communities. As you'll on the home page, these eight topics are covered: West Alabama Emergency Contacts West Alabama Shelter List  Creating a Family Disaster Plan Pet Safety Tips Severe Thun

The convenience of the climate controlled, indoor workout is nice, but sometimes, we just want the fresh air and to be outside. You may be ready to go for a power walk, a run or even play time with the kids. It's no mystery, the summer months in the south get very hot and humid with plenty of sunshine. We can handle it, right? Sure, using common sense with a few exercise safety tips and you'll be

Don't get burned! Take precautions to protect your skin from the summer sun and enjoy being outdoors. Let's dig into what the 'UV Index' is all about and tips for sun protection for you and your family.

We all know that weather can change our lives in an instant. Whether it's the middle of the summer or the cold of the winter, weather threats can happen at anytime. It's best to make preparations ahead of time in case disaster strikes, and this checklist of supplies will prove beneficial...

When the weather warms up here in Alabama, it's almost time for one of our favorite pastimes...swimming. Whether in pool, lake, river, or creek, we should realize that this time of year severe weather can come out of nowhere at anytime.

While various forms of precipitation are often forecasted, when a meteorologist says there's a possibility of hail, cautions are raised to whole new heights. Hail can leave vehicles damaged  and may even break the glass of a windshield in addition to totaling a car...

Unlike so many other types of extreme weather, heat is a silent killer. In an average year, roughly 175 American succumb to its effects.