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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...

Softball games rescheduled for inclement weather

Softball games rescheduled for inclement weather

CW Staff March 25, 2016

Because of forecasted inclement weather, Alabama softball's home series against Missouri has been rescheduled. Sunday's game has been cancelled, replaced by a double-header on Saturday, beginning at 2...

Severe Storms Possible for Tuscaloosa, according to National Weather Service

Sam West March 1, 2016

There is a potential for "severe storms" across Central Alabama from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., according to an outlook released by the National Weather Service. The service warns of winds up to 70 mph and hail...

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...

UA operations close early tonight

Alyx Chandler February 23, 2016

Normal operations and classes for The University of Alabama will be suspended at 6:30 p.m. tonight due to local weather predictions. The worst of weather tonight is supposed to hit the Tuscaloosa area...

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...

Tuscaloosa under tornado watch until 10 p.m (with info for pet owners)

CW Staff February 2, 2016

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Tuscaloosa until 10 p.m.Tornado watches are issued when conditions are favorable to from tornados. Those under a tornado watch should be aware...

The heat is on: How to enjoy Alabama summers safely

The heat is on: How to enjoy Alabama summers safely

Jake Warner July 1, 2015

Summer is in full swing, and that means longer days, lighter nights and a host of outdoor activities for everyone to enjoy. It also spells the return of the notorious southern heat, which Tuscaloosa has...

​Freezing rain advisory issued for Tuscaloosa County Thursday

Heather Buchanan March 4, 2015

The National Weather Service has issued a freezing rain advisory for Tuscaloosa county beginning at 3 a.m. Thursday, extending through 3 p.m. that afternoon, according to an email from the University sent...

Freezing rain, snow possible in Tuscaloosa this week

Heather Buchanan February 23, 2015

Tuscaloosa residents could experience some wintry weather over the next few days.The National Weather Service is predicting a wintry mix for Tuesday, turning into rain Tuesday evening. The forecast for...