April Bagwell

Mother, cartographer, ocean lover, Bama fan, military brat, chief mapper for St. Clair County, AL

[MJTruthUltra @MJTruthUltra]

For you viewing pleasure this 4th of July…

The White House posted a series of short mini stories of American Hero’s. I just put them all into one giant compilation for your viewing entertainment.

These videos should be made available to all school age children.

Remember who we are.
We are Americans.
We are FREE!

Enjoy this day patriots!

https://t.co/67HIhnQKh7

[Pete Hegseth @PeteHegseth]

250. America. @USMC

[April Bagwell @aprilbagwell]

@NASA_Marshall @astro_reid I was watching on YouTube, but I wonder how many were looking up at that moment thinking about y’all ❤️

[Declaration of Memes @LibertyCappy]

CHUCK NORRIS MEME THREAD TO END ALL MEME THREADS

Let's honor one of the GOAT's by dropping your BEST Memes and Chuck Norris jokes!

👇👇👇

[April Bagwell @aprilbagwell]

@LEARNOFFRIP @spann On the next episode of good morning to everyone but this guy…..😂

[April Bagwell @aprilbagwell]

@MichaelRapaport I’m so sorry. I can’t believe they did this. I don’t understand why people can’t have opposing views and not resort to threats. This is America. 🤦🏻‍♀️ If I had been in town instead of the Gulf coast, I would have come.

[April Bagwell @aprilbagwell]

@randallwoodfin This is disappointing. Birmingham is big enough that we should have some sort of team.

[Alabama Weather Network @AlabamaWXNet]

3 weeks.
A new standard for Alabama weather is coming.
Hyper-local alerts. Real-time radar. A team you already trust.
We’re almost there.
#AWN #Countdown #AlabamaWeather

[April Bagwell @aprilbagwell]

@spann My weather radio never went off in Pell City. It’s right next to my bed on the nightstand.

[April Bagwell @aprilbagwell]

@DisneyStudios @JaredLeto Can’t wait!

[James Spann @spann]

DANGEROUS SEVERE THUNDERSTORM/TORNADO OUTBREAK AHEAD: A dangerous outbreak of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes is forecast across a large area beginning late tonight. A dynamic storm system will bring two rounds of severe thunderstorms.

ROUND ONE

*The broad window for the first round of severe thunderstorms will come from around 11:00 tonight through 8:00 a.m. tomorrow.

*SPC has defined an "enhanced risk" (level 3/5) for much of West Alabama for this event, with a "slight risk" (level 2/5) as far east and south as Scottsboro, Prattville, and Jackson.

*Highest risk of severe storms with "round one" will be over the western half of the state, mainly along and west of I-65. The severe threat is much lower over the eastern counties, where the air will be more stable.

*Where storms develop, they will be capable of producing hail and damaging winds. A few tornadoes are possible as well, mainly over West Alabama.

ROUND TWO

*This is the "main event"; the window is from 12 noon tomorrow through 3:00 a.m. Sunday.

*A rare "high risk" (level 5/5) has been defined for parts of Alabama and Mississippi, including Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. The rest of the state is in a level 4/5 risk. FYI the last high risk issued for a part of Alabama was on March 25, 2021.

*Storms will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. A few violent, long track tornadoes are possible. This is a dangerous setup.

*A flash flood watch has been issued for the northern third of Alabama where the heaviest rain is expected, and a wind advisory has been issued for the northern 2/3 of the state. Gradient winds will gust to 30/35 mph at times.

KEY MESSAGES

*I don't use strong wording often, but in this case it is needed. The threat is real, and the event is a dangerous situation for all of Alabama and most of the southern U.S. The goal is no loss of life, and no serious injuries; we all have a big role to play.

*It is critical that you hear warnings. An outdoor siren is never, ever a primary way of hearing warnings. The "siren mentality" has killed more people than anything else during tornado events in Alabama. The baseline for every home and business is a NOAA Weather Radio; unfortunately many retailers have sold out of them due to the high demand this week. On your phone, be sure emergency alerts are enabled in notification settings... this is the tone you hear for tornado warnings and amber alerts. Have the free ABC 33/40 weather app installed. Turn the sleep/do not disturb modes OFF for the weekend so you will receive notifications at night.

*In your safe place, have helmets for everyone, including adults. Use a car seat for infants. Most serious injuries in tornadoes involve blunt force trauma above the shoulders. Wearing hard shoes is also a good idea. Have a portable air horn for everyone; they can alert first responders to your location if you are injured.

*If you live in a mobile home, know the location of the nearest shelter, or business open 24/7 that can serve as a shelter. Have transportation arranged so you can get there quickly. You cannot stay in a mobile home if you are in a tornado warning polygon.

*A car is a death trap during a tornado. If you are driving and get a tornado warning notification, pull off as quickly as possible and go into a gas station, fast food restaurant, or any other business that can serve as a shelter. Do not drive into a tornado warning polygon.

*You can be a hero. If you are reading this, you pay attention to weather. Let friends and family members today know this is a dangerous threat. During the event, if you have a friend or loved one in a tornado warning polygon, call or text them to let them know of the immediate danger. You can play a huge role in saving lives.

*Subscribe to the James Spann and ABC 33/40 YouTube channels so you can watch our live coverage. During the event itself all of my attention is focused on the live coverage. I simply am not able to respond to the hundreds of requests for individual briefings during a severe weather outbreak.

*Get the warnings, have a good plan, and we get through this together.

[James Spann @spann]

DANGEROUS SEVERE WEATHER THREAT: Alabamians will need to pay very close attention to the weather tomorrow night through Saturday night as a dynamic storm system will bring two rounds of severe thunderstorms to the state.

ROUND ONE

*This comes in the window from 10:00 p.m. tomorrow through 8:00 a.m. Saturday.

*SPC has defined an "enhanced risk" (level 3/5) for much of West Alabama for this event, with a "slight risk" (level 2/5) as far east and south as Scottsboro, Prattville, and Jackson.

*Highest risk of severe storms with "round one" will be over the western half of the state, mainly along and west of I-65.

*Where storms develop, they will be capable of producing hail and damaging winds. A few tornadoes are possible as well.

ROUND TWO

*This is the "main show"; the window is from 12 noon Saturday through 3:00 a.m. Sunday.

*A "moderate risk" (level 4/5) has been expanded in the latest SPC update to include most of Alabama.

*Storms will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. A few violent, long track tornadoes are possible.

KEY MESSAGES

*Our goal for any severe weather event in Alabama is no loss of life, and no serious injuries. It takes us all working together to make that happen. Everyone must have a reliable way of hearing warnings. Never, ever an outdoor siren. Never. A NOAA Weather Radio should be in every Alabama home and business. On your phone, have WEA (Wireless Emergency Alerts) enabled (look under notifications and be sure "emergency alerts" are active), and have the 33/40 weather app installed.

*In your safe place, have helmets for everyone, including adults. Most serious injuries in tornadoes involve blunt force trauma above the shoulders. Wearing hard shoes is also a good idea. Have a portable air horn for everyone; they can alert first responders to your location if you are injured.

*If you live in a mobile home, know the location of the nearest shelter, or business open 24/7 that can serve as a shelter. Have transportation arranged so you can get there quickly. You cannot stay in a mobile home if you are in a tornado warning polygon.

*If you are reading this, you pay attention to weather. Understand many people don’t keep up with the weather, so you can be a hero during the severe weather event. Let them know this is a high end threat. During the event, if you have a friend or loved one in a tornado warning polygon, call or text them to let them know of the immediate danger. You can play a huge role in saving lives.

*Subscribe to the James Spann and ABC 33/40 YouTube channels so you can watch our live coverage. We are thankful for the out of state YouTubers who do long form severe weather coverage, but to be truly successful in reaching people and communicating warnings in high end severe weather events like this, you have to understand the people, culture, geography, and microclimate of the region impacted.

*We don't share any of this to scare people. But strong wording is necessary on occasion, and this is one of those times. Get the warnings, have a good plan, and we get through this together.

[April Bagwell @aprilbagwell]

@elonmusk I was hoping it was Optimus Prime’s answer to his call and we could have some Autobots 🙃

[April Bagwell @aprilbagwell]

@Ask_Spectrum Link doesn’t work

[April Bagwell @aprilbagwell]

@GetSpectrum Please stop calling with spoofed numbers when you don't even service my area! The guy said that I had received credits on my bill and asked if I remembered it.... I informed him I don't have Spectrum because they don't service my address.

[April Bagwell @aprilbagwell]

@imcorinnemec Happy Birthday ! I had the hugest crush on you during the Parker Lewis days 😂 🇺🇸 DJT

[April Bagwell @aprilbagwell]

@Stuck_in_From Talisman

[April Bagwell @aprilbagwell]

@elonmusk What about those of us in non-battleground states who have always supported the Constitution? Can we get some 💰💰? 😂 It only seems fair to reward those who have always known the way....

[April Bagwell @aprilbagwell]

@rickandbubba isn’t this Greg’s fav show ? https://t.co/lXGbH6XM6t

[April Bagwell @aprilbagwell]

@ElonMuskOde A