severe weather

Not even halfway through the year and it's been revealed that Alabama has had the most severe weather reports this year so far.

Townsquare Media and the Tuscaloosa Thread are providing live severe weather updates to help keep readers aware of threats as they develop today, November 20th.

Some schools in West Alabama are choosing to either stay closed or dismiss early on Wednesday as the threat of severe weather looms.

Some schools in West Alabama are planning to close early Tuesday afternoon as potentially severe storms approach the area.

Flash flooding and heavy rainfall are expected to continue, with the National Weather Service issuing a flood watch from Friday mid-day to Saturday afternoon.

As all experts and the NHC are reporting, Idalia should be a hurricane any second. Maybe it already is. If you have friends, family, or property in Florida and are concerned, here's the latest update.

The latest information on how tropical storm Idalia will effect weather in West Alabama

The National Weather Service has reported that we may see severe storms in portions of Central Alabama.

Stay tuned for all the current information on thunderstorms, high winds, and other severe weather.

According to WBRC-TV, the Walker County EMA reported that the fire department responded to a call this afternoon, in which a female was struck by lightning while near a window in her house. It isn't the first time an individual has been struck by lightning indoors. Thankfully, it is pretty rare.