Governor Kay Ivey issued a State of Emergency in all Alabama counties ahead of the severe weather expected for this weekend.
The State of Emergency goes into effect Friday at 2 p.m.
“The state of Alabama is at risk for potentially dangerous, severe weather throughout this weekend, so it is critical that everyone stays very aware of their local forecasts. Now is the time to make any preparations and have a plan, should the weather conditions become dangerous,” Gov. Ivey said in a statement. “Certainly, we are no stranger to Mother Nature’s wrath, but I encourage Alabamians to be vigilant beginning tonight. Stay weather aware and stay safe!”
The Wiregrass can expect severe storms Saturday evening to Sunday morning.
Law enforcement raided a home in Black in Geneva County on drug charges.
Geneva County Sheriffs, Houston County Sheriff SWAT team, the State Bureau of Investigation task force arrested one person who was already out on bond on a drug case in the early morning hit.
An area of heavy rains in north Mississippi this morning will make a quick trip into south
Alabama, southwest Georgia and north Florida by afternoon.
The system drags along a chance of heavy rain, but also the possibility of hail. The large area of rainfall may not set-up across all the Wiregrass, but much of the area could get a good soaking even after nightfall. Winds could pickup, especially near the storm front when it arrives, and so it may be very breezy later today and into tonight.
Temperatures remain warm; highs near 78 today and lows tonight near 60.
The rains of the day and warm temps this evening may form fog tonight, late and into early Friday. Tomorrow looks like a nice weather day, sandwiched between, todays rains and what looks like an extra stormy Saturday.
Union Hill Baptist Church in Cottonwood is hosting a Rummage Sale to help send 50 plus students to summer camp this year! At this camp we will have the privilege of ministering to Foster Care Kids from all over Florida. The sale is Saturday, March 15 from 7-2.
Ashford Fire is responding to a report of a outdoor fire in the vicinity of Meadows Road in Ashford.
Woods are on fire, and two properties are involved.
Ashford Fire requested contact from Alabama Forestry due to the fire being in heavily wooded areas and the wind picking up.
UPDATE:
Ashford Fire asked to disregard Alabama Forestry. Ashford Fire is working to contain what they’re calling still an active fire on one side. Cowarts Fire was initially called for mutual aid, but the call was canceled.
