The Wiregrass was upgraded to a Moderate Risk (level 4 out of 5) chance for severe weather Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Two locations will open in Dothan on Saturday to offer safe places for people to go.
Westgate Church of Christ at 619 Westgate Parkway and First Baptist Dothan at 300 West Main Street will open from 7 p.m. March 15 to 7 a.m. March 16.
Westgate will be open to those who live in mobile homes or other unsafe locations, and First Baptist will be open to provide shelter for the homeless.
Cots will be available, but meals will not be provided. Those using the locations are asked to bring their own pillows, blankets, sleeping bags, snacks and hygiene items.
Pets won’t allowed unless they are service animals.
Shiloh Baptist Church has also offered to host a safe space during storms on Saturday at 873 N. Shiloh Road in Hartford. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Pets are not allowed. Please bring bedding and personal items.
Rehobeth Baptist Church also offers a safe place at their Family Life Center. Bring bedding, snacks and hygiene items.
Churches are urged to open their doors to people who may not live in the safest places for severe weather. Contact Gary Griffin at 334-595-8970 if your church can open for the storm.
Call 2-1-1 to reach Wiregrass 211 for more information.
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.
