Crenshaw County EMA / Elliott H. Jones Director

03/27/2026

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR
INTERIOR SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI, SOUTHWEST AND SOUTH CENTRAL
ALABAMA, AND THE WESTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 051, 052, 053, 054, 055,
056, 057, 058, 059, 060, 067, 075, 076, 078, 079, 201, 202,
203, 204, 205, 206, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265 and 266.

* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

03/27/2026

.FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR INTERIOR SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI, SOUTHWEST AND
SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA, AND THE WESTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE...

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday
evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 051, 052, 053, 054, 055,
056, 057, 058, 059, 060, 067, 075, 076, 078, 079, 201, 202,
203, 204, 205, 206, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265 and 266.

* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

03/23/2026

03/23/2026

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03/17/2026

FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest
Florida, and southeast Mississippi.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

03/16/2026

Tornado Watch has been canceled. I hope everyone has a great day.

03/16/2026

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
448 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Butler County in south central Alabama...
Crenshaw County in south central Alabama...
East central Conecuh County in south central Alabama...
Northern Covington County in south central Alabama...

* Until 530 AM CDT.

* At 448 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 6 miles southeast of Greenville to 12 miles
northeast of Georgiana to 3 miles northeast of McKenzie to 6 miles
east of Evergreen, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Luverne, Brantley, McKenzie, Red Level, Rutledge, Dozier, Gantt,
and Glenwood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM CDT for south central
Alabama.

03/16/2026

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
315 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Butler County in south central Alabama...
Northwestern Crenshaw County in south central Alabama...

* Until 330 AM CDT.

* At 315 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lowndes County Airport, or 4 miles southwest of
Fort Deposit, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Butler and northwestern Crenshaw Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

03/16/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 63 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ALABAMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES

IN SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA

COVINGTON CRENSHAW ESCAMBIA

IN SOUTHWEST ALABAMA

BALDWIN MOBILE

03/15/2026

FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 9 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 inland to near 32
along the I-10 corridor.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest
Florida, and southeast Mississippi.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 9 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

03/15/2026

- A line of strong to severe storms will move into the area late this evening and exit the area early Monday morning. Eastern portions of the area have been upgraded to an enhanced risk due to the potential of a few strong tornadoes.

- Windy conditions develop behind the front on Monday with Gale conditions expected offshore.

- A much colder airmass moves into the area for Monday and Tuesday with temperatures near of below freezing across portions of the area both Monday and Tuesday nights.