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Our Area is under a Slight risk for Severe Weather through Saturday morning

US National Weather Service Birmingham Alabama

Autauga and Elmore Counties in Marginal Risk Area 

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and a few tornadoes are forecast from this evening through Saturday morning. Ensure you and your family have your safety plan ready and that you have multiple reliable ways to get weather warnings.

Seek the best available refuge area immediately when a Tornado Warning is issued. Your chance of surviving a tornado is excellent if you follow these guidelines: Best options. Above or below ground rated and certified storm shelter. Good options. Interior room of a well-constructed home or building. Put as many walls between you and the outside as possible. Bad options. Large, open rooms like gyms, auditoriums, and warehouses. Worst options. Mobile homes, vehicles, underneath a highway overpass.