ReadyTuscaloosa

03/14/2025

Here are some storm shelter locations in Tuscaloosa ¹ ²:
- *Tuscaloosa Area*
- University Place Elementary School, 2000 1st Avenue
- Tuscaloosa Career & Technology Academy, 2800 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
- Tuscaloosa Magnet School, 315 McFarland Blvd. East
- *Brookwood Area*
- 15689 Highway 216, 205-556-1300
- *Coker Area*
- 11549 Eisenhower Drive, 205-333-8181
- *Coaling Area*
- 15150 Highway 11 N.
- 11281 Stephens Loop, 205-507-0200
- *Echola Area*
- 17658 County Road 21, 205-339-9319
- *Vance Area*
- 17058 Tingle Tangle Rd.
- 18344 Highway 11 N.
- *University of Alabama*
- Campus shelters are available to students, faculty, and staff who feel safer on campus than in their off-campus residences. A map of the shelters is available online at https://ready.ua.edu/shelters/

Additionally, you can sign up for Tuscaloosa County emergency alert system (TUSCALERTS) at https://member.everbridge.net/453003085615671/new

03/14/2025

Storm Prediction Center: Key message update for Day 2 Saturday. A tornado outbreak is possible from eastern Louisiana across Mississippi and Alabama. Intense (EF3+), long-track tornadoes, damaging winds and very large hail will all be possible.

The moderate risk (Level 4/5) for today and tonight has been expanded. Here is the latest update on today's severe weather threat. Storms are already firing in the Oklahoma/Arkansas border.

Tuscaloosa County Shelter Locations: https://www.tuscaloosacountyema.org/storm-shelters

The University of Alabama Storm Shelter locations: https://ready.ua.edu/shelters/

Alabama Community Safe Rooms:

https://ema.alabama.gov/2025/03/13/alabama-community-safe-rooms/

07/03/2024

More pets go missing on July 4th than any other holiday. Keep your pet safe by keeping them indoors during the festivities and providing them a calming environment away from loud noises.
It’s also it's hard for Veterans with PTSD to enjoy fireworks. If you have a family member who is a veteran, it's important to have a plan to help them if they are around fireworks so that they feel more relaxed and aren't feeling threatened.

06/26/2024

New event. Severe Thunderstorm Watch from 6/26/2024 2:54 PM to 9:00 PM CDT for Tuscaloosa County, AL.

03/22/2022

A multi-hazard event is expected to occur this afternoon thru early tomorrow morning across Central AL. This includes a threat for severe weather, flooding, and gusty non-thunderstorm winds. Make sure you stay weather aware, and have multiple ways to receive warnings!

03/21/2022

03/21/2022

⚠️Severe Storm and Flood Chances Increasing for Tuesday thru early Wednesday:

▪ Tornadoes, damaging winds, & large hail all possible, including a risk for Flash Flooding

▪ Starting as early as 4pm Tue, ending early Wed am east & SE

▪ Check back often for updates!!

03/21/2022

For those that aren't familiar with AL counties, here's a map to help you.
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It's imperative that you know how to locate your county (& surrounding counties) on a map.

03/07/2022

02/22/2022

New event. Tornado Watch from 2/22/2022 6:00 PM to 2/23/2022 12:00 AM CST for Tuscaloosa County, AL. https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=66549374

02/17/2022

Even away from the storms the gradient winds will be 40-50 mph in some places.

02/17/2022

Another good way for severe weather notifications:

With the threat of severe storms possible today, be sure to keep an eye on your local tv or radio station. Want to stay weather aware but don't have access to a tv or radio?

Download the Red Cross Emergency app today and get alerted before severe weather strikes!

02/17/2022

Severe Update: Minor changes were made to the threat timing, but the forecast remains on track for today. You may see some rain this morning, but the main line of storms will reach us this afternoon/evening. Make sure you're prepared to take action if you receive a warning!

02/16/2022

Thursday Forecast Update:

GUSTY WINDS: Wind gusts of 30-45mph with locally higher gusts are expected. Secure your loose items outside!

SEVERE POSSIBLE: Damaging winds are the main hazard, with a few tornadoes possible, especially west.

Stay tuned for the latest updates!