Wednesday, June 12 2013 12:31 PM EDT2013-06-12 16:31:19 GMT
The state of Alabama is receiving more than $49 million from the federal government for long-term recovery from the April 2011 tornadoes. Governor Robert Bentley formally accepted the funding from theMore >>
The state of Alabama is receiving more than $49 million from the federal government for long-term recovery from the April 2011 tornadoes.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:04 AM EDT2013-06-12 11:04:06 GMT
Gulf Shores beaches reopened Tuesday under restricted conditions. This after the beaches were closed when four men drowned in dangerous rip currents since the weekend.More >>
Gulf Shores beaches reopened Tuesday under restricted conditions. This after the beaches were closed when four men drowned in dangerous rip currents since the weekend. Gulf Shores officials are warning everyone to be cautious of hidden dangers.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-06-11 21:13:24 GMT
Beaches in Gulf Shores have reopened under yellow-flag conditions after being closed when four men drowned in dangerous rip currents. Beach flags in Panama City Beach have been returned to double-red,More >>
Beaches in Gulf Shores have reopened under yellow-flag conditions after being closed when four men drowned in dangerous rip currents.More >>
Monday, June 10 2013 10:50 PM EDT2013-06-11 02:50:55 GMT
Following Monday's decision by the city of Gulf Shores to close its public beaches in the wake of four drownings in less than a day, we wanted to know more about rip currents and how to survive if a swimmerMore >>
Following Monday's decision by the city of Gulf Shores to close its public beaches in the wake of four drownings in less than a day, we wanted to know more about rip currents and how to survive if a swimmerMore >>
CULLMAN, AL (WSFA) -
WSFA 12 News' sister stations WBRC Fox 6 in Birmingham and WAFF 48 in Huntsville both tracked a significant tornado Wednesday that slammed directly into the city of Cullman in Cullman County. The tornado was tracked on LIVE tower cameras as it traveled through the downtown area for several minutes.
The Associated Press reports that officials at Cullman Regional Medical Center confirm the hospital was struck by the suspected tornado. Authorities said there are no known deaths and no immediate information about any injuries. Officials said they would release more information as it becomes available.
Debris and a huge funnel cloud could be seen moving slowly through the city until damage to the television station's tower cam transmitter forced the camera to black.
WAFF-TV was responding to Cullman to reports that a mobile home park had been heavily damaged. We'll share additional information as it becomes available.
While the storms have not yet greatly affected the WSFA 12 News viewing area, our meteorologists are closely monitoring the situation and will break into programming at a moment's notice if they feel they need to.
There are now 6 confirmed fatalities from Wednesday's severe weather in Alabama. More fatalities and property damage are being reported from Mississippi, Arkansas and other areas where this storm system has already moved through.
Stay alert. Stay informed. Stay with WSFA 12 News.
Copyright 2011 WSFA 12 News. All rights reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Cullman tornado looking from city of Arab. (Source: WAFF-TV)
Cullman tornado (WAFF-TV viewer Josh White)
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