5.18.24- Marginal possibility of severe weather today. 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail possible. 12-8 pm.

5.14.24- There will be no outdoor warning siren test today. The EMA usually tests the sirens on the second Tuesday of each month, weather permitting.

5.9.24 Tornado watch for Etowah County has expired. However, there is another round of severe weather possible this evening. See graphic below.

5.9.24 Flood Advisory for Etowah County until 11 am.

5.9.24 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Etowah County. Threats include winds up to 60 and quarter-size hail.

5.8.24- Two rounds of potentially severe weather in the next 30-32 hrs. First round will impact Etowah County between 1 am and 8 am Thursday morning. Second round will be from 7 pm Thursday to 7 am Friday. Winds up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail possible. Tornado still possible.

Possibility of three days of severe weather starting today, May 7, 2024. Damaging winds up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail is possible through Thursday night. Early Thursday morning is our greatest chance for severe weather. See photos.

4.10.24 The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Etowah County until 7:00 am Thursday. Sustained winds of 15-25 mph and gusts of 40-50 mph possible.

4.10.24 There is a marginal risk for severe weather this evening. With any thunderstorms today, winds up to 50 mph possible. Wind gusts up to 32 mph are possible today through Thursday- ahead and behind the storm system.

Flood watch for Etowah County has been cancelled. inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=9687…

4.9.24- The EMA will NOT be testing the outdoor warning sirens today because of clouds and rain. The EMA usually tests the sirens on the second Tuesday of each month, weather permitting.

SOLAR ECLIPSE youtube.com/watch?v=2MJY_p…

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM THIS
EVENING FOR CENTRAL ALABAMA...

*West winds 15 to 20 with gusts up to 30 mph.

*Humidity As low as 24 percent.

* Dry air mass and wind will result in critical fire weather conditions.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

4.2.24, 11:32 p.m. - Tornado watch for Etowah County has been cancelled.

TORNADO WATCH 4.2.24 The National Weather Service/ SPC has issued a Tornado WATCH for Etowah County until 2:00 a.m. This means conditions are favorable for tornado formation. Please start your family’s weather safety plan now. shelteretowah.com for storm shelter locations.

4.2.24 11 am update. Enhanced zone has expanded. Threats include:
• 6 pm-12 am is time frame for severe weather.
• Damaging winds up to 60-70 mph.
• Hail up to ping pong ball size.
• Isolated tornadoes.
• Tornado watch expected early afternoon.

4/2/24 A cold front will move from northwest to southeast through the afternoon and overnight hours today with severe weather expected, from 3 pm Tuesday through 4 am Wednesday. Threats include Damaging winds up to 60-70 mph, Hail up to ping pong ball size, and a few tornadoes.

4.1.24- SEVERE WEATHER update. Etowah County has had its severe weather potential upgraded to ENHANCED for tomorrow, 4.2.24. See graphic for local timing (estimated).
Threats:
•Damaging winds up to 60-70 mph
•Hail up to ping pong ball size
•A few tornadoes

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4.1.24 Possibility of severe weather Tuesday, 4.2.24, for Etowah County. Damaging winds up to 60 mph, a few tornadoes are possible and hail up to quarter size.