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Birmingham, AL
Joined September 2014
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Jefferson County EMA (AL) retweeted
Speaking of COLD, that's exactly how it's gonna feel the next few days, especially on Saturday. A Freeze Watch is now in effect for temps between 28 and 32°. Bring in sensitive plants and protect outdoor pets as well! #alwx
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Thank a Veteran. Or buy one a meal today. They've earned it! If you have a Veteran in your life that is struggling, make sure to reach out to them and offer support and encouragement (everyday).
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Due to showers and storms moving out of the area this morning and the potential for more storms this afternoon, we will not test the outdoor warning sirens today.
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Severe Weather Update: Jefferson County is now under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather today. A few storms could become strong to severe if conditions allow, with a low threat of a brief tornado. Jefferson County EMA continues to monitor conditions.
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Jefferson County EMA (AL) retweeted
Cloudy with showers and storms today. Highs from the mid 70s northwest to around 80 south. Cloudy with showers and storms east/central. Lows from the mid 40s northwest to the mid 60s southeast. Mostly cloudy with showers across the southeast Thursday. Highs in mid to upper 70s.
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Jefferson County EMA (AL) retweeted
Rain will increase in coverage through the afternoon. Chances of thunder will increase late tonight, with rain becoming widespread by late night/early morning. Highs today will be in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Lows tonight will be in the low to mid 60s.
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Jefferson County EMA (AL) retweeted
Cloudy with showers today and a few storms. Highs from the mid 60s northwest to the low 70s south. East winds 7-14 mph and gusty at times. Cloudy with showers tonight with lows in the 50s. East winds 5-10 mph. AM showers Monday with highs in mid to upper 70s. East winds 6-12 mph.
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Jefferson County EMA (AL) retweeted
Mostly sunny today with highs around 80. Northeast wind 5-8 mph. Mostly clear tonight with lows from the upper 40s north to the mid 50s southeast. Calm wind. Increasing clouds Friday with highs around 80. East wind 5-7 mph.
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The Tropical Storm Warning has been canceled and replaced with a Wind Advisory. Multiple trees and power lines are down across the county. Avoid unnecessary travel if possible while crews clear roads and restore service. Rain and winds will continue easing this morning.
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Outer bands of Isaias are now reaching JeffCo. Rain & winds will increase over the next few hours, with the strongest impacts expected around 8 AM as the center moves through. Downed trees, power lines, & flooding are the primary concerns. We’ll post more as conditions intensify.
Hurricane Isaias 10 PM Update: Currently downgraded to a Category 1 Quickly moving northward across Alabama Very gusty winds and heavy rainfall remain the primary threats #alwx
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Jefferson County is now under a Tropical Storm Warning, with the strongest winds expected tonight into early Saturday. Downed trees, power outages, and localized flooding remain the main concerns. A Flood Watch is in effect through 7 AM Sunday.
🚨 🌀 Tropical Storm Warning now in effect for all but far Northeast Central Alabama. A High Wind Warning is now in effect for far Northeast Central Alabama. Preparations for potential damaging winds 30-40 mph with gusts 50-60 mph should be rushed to completion.
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Jefferson County is now under a Tropical Storm Watch for Friday Night into Saturday. The primary threat will be high winds and localized flooding.
A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for areas generally along and south of Interstate 20 from Friday Night into Saturday. The areas under the watch have a medium chance of experiencing Tropical Storm Force Winds (39-73 mph) within the watch period.
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Jefferson County EMA WILL BE testing the outdoor warning siren system today at 10 AM.
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Jefferson County EMA (AL) retweeted
Areas of slow-moving moderate to heavy rain has formed in the vicinity of Interstate 20. This may result in areas of minor flooding. Farther south, rain at this time is lighter.
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Jefferson County EMA (AL) retweeted
Widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms will move through the area today and early tonight. By late tonight, the greatest coverage of activity should be over the southeastern areas. Highs today will be in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Lows tonight will be in the 60s.
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Jefferson County EMA (AL) retweeted
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will increase in coverage through the afternoon and overnight. Highs today will be in the upper 80s and lower 90s. And lows tonight will be in the upper 60s to lower 70s.
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Jefferson County EMA (AL) retweeted
It'll be another warm day with high temperatures nudging into the low 90s for most of the area; however, increasing cloudiness and periods of showers will nudge Saturday high temperatures into the 80s and then the 70s on Sunday.
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Jefferson County EMA (AL) retweeted
Aviso de Tormenta Severa incluye Birmingham AL, Vestavia Hills AL, Homewood AL hasta la 1:45 PM CDT
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Jefferson County EMA (AL) retweeted
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Birmingham AL, Vestavia Hills AL and Homewood AL until 1:45 PM CDT
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JeffCoALert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 21 at 1:00PM CDT until September 21 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
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