National Weather Service in Birmingham

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Investigators with the National Weather Service is establishing the intensity of tornadoes reported in Alabama. Three people were killed during the weekend weather that included at least five confirmed twisters.

Mutiple weather events in Alabama are being reported across the state, with residents being reminded to stay "weather aware." This ranges from tornado damage to incoming colder temperature and icy conditions.

The National Weather Service is continuing to monitor the chances for snow for Alabama. There's growing confidence from forecasters about flurries falling across the state. With the winter precipitation, extremely cold temperatures are also coming, which could be dangerous.

Alabamians are once again being told to brace for frigid temperatures and extreme frost across the state. Local meteorologists remind residents to continue to practice cold weather safety. The National Weather Service is issuing a cold weather advisory from midnight to 8:00 a.m. on Friday, with a widespread hard freeze in the forecast.

Wet winter weather is lingering in Alabama. Local meteorologists say to expect light rain Wednesday night and early Thursday. Then, another round of arctic air will be present, with Friday expected to be the coldest morning of the week.

Alabama is getting a blast of cold, dry air this week, with some cities in the state opening up warming stations in the evenings and overnight. The National Weather Service is issuing a freeze warning for parts of Alabama and reminding about cold weather safety.

Alabama is welcoming cooler weather, and the lower temperatures are sticking around— at least for a little while. Alabama forecasters say the coldest mornings this week will be early on Wednesday and Thursday. With this chill comes the potential for frost in some areas.

Hurricane Preparedness Week takes place May 5-11 in an effort to inform and equip people in the Southeast to be better prepared for the threat of a hurricane.

Tuesday night’s storms mean a day off from school in one Alabama County. Chilton County Schools announced that all schools in the system will be closed Wednesday due to power outages and storm damage at multiple campuses.