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At least three people dead in Alabama tornado outbreak

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At least three people dead in Alabama tornado outbreak

by Ralph Chapoco, Alander Rocha and Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector
March 16, 2025

At least three people were killed Saturday in severe weather in Alabama that spawned dozens of tornadoes and left damage all over the state.

A spokesperson for Gov. Kay Ivey said early afternoon that three people had died. Officials reported two deaths in Dallas County and one in Winterboro in Talladega County. One of the Dallas County deaths was in Plantersville; it was not immediately known early Sunday afternoon where the other Dallas County death took place. The statement also said 52 of Alabama’s 67 counties reported damage from the storms.

“Our damage assessment continues,” Ivey said in the news release. “The sun has risen in Alabama, though. We pray for those lives we lost, as well as those who were injured. And we pray for our first responders, emergency management officials and linemen who are doing incredible work on the ground right now.”

Ivey connected with affected communities on Sunday, and said in a statement that emergency management officials “have been working hard to assess the damage brought by this weekend’s storms.”

The old Winterboro High School building had significant damage from the March 15 and 16 storms that caused more than a dozen possible tornadoes across the state. (Courtesy of National Weather Service in Birmingham)

The Alabama Emergency Management Agency Sunday said in a Facebook post Sunday that those needing help with clean-up should call 844-965-1386.

The National Weather Service (NWS) said it tracked at least 16 possible tornadoes in central Alabama on radar Saturday. It plans to dispatch multiple teams to affected areas to survey the damage and visually confirm the formation of the tornadoes from radar.

NWS said later on Sunday that the tornado that touched down in Plantersville was an EF3, with winds of up to 165 mph. Jason Holmes, a meteorologist with the NWS, said Sunday afternoon they were able to confirm the tornado in Shelby and rated it as an EF1, which produced winds up to 90 mph, and the one in Talladega near Winterboro as an EF2, with winds up to 120 mph.

“Shelby County was also affected,” Holmes said. “Calera was impacted. There was another possible track west of Calera, and there might be a third one that tracked into the southwest portion there, from Bibb County. The surveys will define the start and endpoints.”

The old Winterboro High School in Talladega County was significantly damaged, but classes were no held held there and students have moved to a new facility. It’s unclear whether there students will have class Monday.

Confirmed tornadoes

The NWS confirmed five tornadoes as of 4 p.m. Sunday.

Officials reported EF3 tornado damage, with wind gusts between 136 mph and 165 mph, in the Plantersville area of Dallas County. The Talladega County tornado was estimated as an EF2 with wind gusts between 111 mph and 135 mph.

Survey teams reported EF-0 tornado damage, which had wind gusts between 65 mph and 85 mph, in the Thomas Mill area of Bibb County. It spanned about 7.5 miles and 75 yards wide with an estimated wind peak of 80 mph, and lasted about 15 minutes Saturday night.

An EF1 tornado in Calera spanned about 10 miles and 250 yards wide with an estimated wind peak of 90 mph. It lasted about 15 minutes on Saturday night starting at 7:57 p.m., according to the NWS. 

The National Weather Service from Mobile reported gusty winds but little damage.

The office in Huntsville reported a possible tornado in south Cullman County as well as some isolated flooding because of the heavy rain.

This is a breaking news story. Updated at 11:33 a.m. with number for clean-up assistance. The story was updated at 12:53 with the third death confirmed in Dallas County. It was updated at 1:37 p.m. with extent of damage in Talladega County. It was updated at 1:56 p.m. with confirmed tornadoes and their ratings on the EF scale. It was updated at 4:54 p.m. with more confirmed tornadoes and their ratings on the EF scale.

Alabama Reflector is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Alabama Reflector maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Brian Lyman for questions: info@alabamareflector.com.

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A very dry September forecast with hot afternoons ahead for Alabama.

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SUMMARY: Alabama faces a very dry September with hot afternoons continuing through the last week of summer before the autumnal equinox. Sunday begins comfortably cool in the 60s, warming to low 90s by mid-afternoon under mostly sunny skies. A weak wave may bring a few showers tonight, mainly to northwest Alabama, but widespread rain is unlikely. Temperatures will remain above average, hitting mid-90s Tuesday and Wednesday. By next weekend, a trough and front may increase cloud cover and rain chances slightly, potentially lowering temperatures closer to average. Overall, the forecast calls for persistent dry and warm conditions into next week.

A very dry September forecast with hot afternoons ahead for Alabama.

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Huntsville Fire & Rescue Holds 9/11 Memorial Service | Sept. 11, 2025 | News 19 at 5 p.m.

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SUMMARY: On September 11, 2025, Huntsville Fire & Rescue held a memorial service to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Military members and first responders gathered at Huntsville Fire Station One, where at 7:46 a.m., lights, sirens, and air horns sounded to replicate the sounds heard during the attacks. Fire Chief Howard McFarland emphasized the importance of remembering the tragedy to educate younger generations and prevent history from repeating. Former Captain Lynn recalled the shock of witnessing the attacks and noted how 9/11 reshaped emergency preparedness. This annual event is held across all 20 Huntsville fire stations.

The Huntsville Fire & Rescue held a 9/11 memorial service.

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News 5 NOW at 8:00am | September 11, 2025

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SUMMARY: On September 11, 2025, News 5 NOW covered 9/11 commemorations, including first responders climbing 2,000 steps at Hancock Whitney Stadium to honor the World Trade Center’s 110 stories. The Original Oyster House offered free meals to first responders in Mobile and Baldwin counties. The program also reported a new Vibrio bacterial infection case in Escambia County, highlighting health warnings for beachgoers. Additionally, they discussed a study linking chronic insomnia to increased dementia risk, election recounts in Gulf Shores, and a recent political shooting in Utah, sparking debate over harsher punishments for political violence. Viewer opinions on extraterrestrials and political violence were shared in an interactive social media segment.

First Responders in Mobile honored the heroes of September 11th, a Pensacola woman is in the hospital after being infected with the flesh eating bacteria vibrio vulnificus, and a vote re-count wrapped up in Gulf Shores…

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