Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White


Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White
Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White
UPDATED: Tuscaloosa to face "elevated threat" of severe weather Thursday

UPDATED: Tuscaloosa to face “elevated threat” of severe weather Thursday

March 30, 2016

Tuscaloosa will be in an "elevated threat area" for tornados and other severe weather on Thursday, the National Weather Service in Birmingham announced Wednesday. According to the NWS, Tuscaloosa will fall...

Tuscaloosa area at risk for severe weather Thursday

Elizabeth Elkin • March 23, 2016

The Tuscaloosa area will be under an elevated risk of severe weather Thursday, March 24 from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuscaloosa could be at risk for tornadoes, damaging winds up to 70 mph and golf-ball-size hail.For...

Bentley issues state of emergency for Alabama

Bentley issues state of emergency for Alabama

CW Staff • February 23, 2016

Governor Robert Bentley declared a state of emergency for Alabama ahead of potential severe weather this evening into tomorrow."I was briefed on the severe weather by Alabama Emergency Management Agency...

Tuscaloosa area under tornado watch

Tuscaloosa area under tornado watch

Sam West • February 23, 2016

UPDATED: 6 p.m. 02/23/16The Tuscaloosa area is under a tornado watch until midnight tonight, alongside flash flood watches and wind advisories, according to the National Weather Service in Birmingham.Tuscaloosa...

Tuscaloosa faces 'high' risk of severe weather

Tuscaloosa faces 'high' risk of severe weather

CW Staff • February 22, 2016

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has declared an 'elevated' risk of severe weather for the Tuscaloosa area beginning Tuesday evening, roughly from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. While most of the severe weather...

Getting it right: letting students know about severe weather

Getting it right: letting students know about severe weather

Meghan Dorn • February 4, 2016

Getting the right mix between overcautious and careless can be a tough call. As students were all staring down at their phones wondering if class was going to be canceled as the weather fluctuated between...

What to do in case of severe weather

Kyarra Harris • February 2, 2016

The University sent emails to students, faculty and staff regarding severe weather possibilities. The National Weather Service has declared a wind advisory for Central Alabama from noon on Feb. 2 to 3:00...

Coming months mark start of tornado season

Ben Jackson • March 29, 2015

As spring rolls into Tuscaloosa, so does the potential for severe weather. In a community that understands the threat of tornadoes, The University of Alabama has provided a number of resources to help...

Tuscaloosa participates in tax holiday on many emergency storm items

Katie Thurber • June 27, 2012

In light of the devastating events of April 27, 2011, and the current hurricane season, Tuscaloosa will be participating in a tax holiday on storm preparedness items. As of June 7, Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa...

Classes cancelled due to severe weather threat

Taylor Holland • March 2, 2012

Beginning at 2 p.m. today, the University of Alabama will suspend normal operations, classes and activities for the rest of the day due a possible severe weather threat. In a campus-wide email sent at...

Apps provide early weather warning

Apps provide early weather warning

Judah Martin • February 2, 2012

Severe weather is a leading concern among residents of Tuscaloosa and its surrounding areas, and in a world powered by smartphones and tablets, many people have begun to use apps to keep a lookout for...

Meteorological society about more than weather

Kris Mitchell • January 26, 2012

The UA Meteorological Society arrived in tornado-damaged Clay-Trussville to help the American Red Cross perform damage assessment and shelter operations. "We've brought water bottles and tarps," Patrick...

  1. Pages:
  2. 1
  3. 2