Tornado Watch until 9:00 PM ET Sunday
A tornado watch is in effect for the entire News 3 viewing area until 9:00 PM ET Sunday. This includes counties in both Alabama and Georgia. Tornadoes, hail up to 2 inches in diameter, wind gusts up to 70 mph, and dangerous lightning are possible. A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Macon, AL until 2:30 PM ET
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for extreme north central Macon County in Alabama until 2:30 PM ET. This storm is capable of producing quarter size hail, destructive winds in excess of 70 mph, and deadly lightning. The line of storms is moving southeast at 65 mph.
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Alabama Severe Weather Awareness Week
Alabama's Severe Weather Awareness Week kicks off this Sunday. The week is designed to educate the public about how to prepare for various types of severe weather such as tornadoes, lightning, and flash flooding with a printable brochure.
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