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Thunderstorms with quarter-sized hail and damaging winds to hit Colbert and Lawrence counties Monday
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 5:09 p.m. valid until 5:45 p.m. for Colbert and Lawrence counties. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch) are predicted. "At 5:09 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Town Creek,...
Heat advisory affecting North Alabama until Monday evening
On Monday at 1:25 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory in effect until 7 p.m. for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman counties. The weather service comments, "Heat index values up to 109 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause...
Black’s Strong Impact On Us
The Shoals lost one of its most passionate advocates on June 22 with the passing of David Black. Always courteous and well-dressed, the Rhode Island native touched many local lives through varied avenues. He grew up in Muscle Shoals, graduated from UNA, and could be described in his later years...
Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in North Alabama Friday morning
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 8:04 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8:45 a.m. for Lauderdale, Colbert, Lawrence and Limestone counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 8:03 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Leighton, or...
Heat advisory for North Alabama until Friday evening
On Friday at 6:13 a.m. a heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 7 p.m. for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values between 105 and 110 degreesF for much of the...
2 dead after alleged murder-suicide in Sheffield
Two people are dead after what police believe to be a murder-suicide in Colbert County. According to Sheffield Police, officers were dispatched to 516 Wilson Dam Avenue for a possible suicide about 10 p.m. on Tuesday. Police say they observed a Tuscumbia man, identified as 43-year-old Tommy Ray Burcham, lying...
Sheffield Police investigating murder-suicide
SHEFFIELD, Ala. (WAFF) - Sheffield Police are investigating a murder-suicide that happened Tuesday night, according to Colbert County Coroner Justin Gasque. Authorities say it happened on Wilson Dam Avenue in Sheffield just after 10 p.m. Tuesday night. When officers arrived on the scene, they found 43-year-old Tommy Ray Burcham dead...
Florence Man Arrested On Kidnapping And Other Charges In Colbert County
TUSCUMBIA-On JUly 1, 2024, Colbert County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Unit, along with the Gulf Coast Regional Task Force with the United States Marshal Service, arrested Nicholas P. Boudoin, 28, of Florence Alabama. He was arrested on the charges of Kidnapping 2nd Degree, Robbery 3rd Degree, Domestic Violence Strangulation,...
Heat advisory for North Alabama from Wednesday to Friday
On Tuesday at 1:37 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory valid from Wednesday 1 p.m. until Friday 7 p.m. for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman counties. The weather service says, "Heat index values between 102 and 108 degreesF are expected."
The current heat advisory will be expiring at 7 p.m.
The advisory was for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman counties. "Temperatures will decrease after sunset allowing heat index values to drop below criteria. Therefore, the Heat Advisory has been allowed to expire," says the National Weather Service. Weather service Heat safety: Protecting yourself...
Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in Northwest Alabama Sunday afternoon
The National Weather Service issued a report at 1:09 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 1:45 p.m. for Colbert, Franklin and Lawrence counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 1:08 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a broken line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Leighton...
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