Grayson Lawrence

[Grayson Lawrence @GraysonLawrence]

Happy 4th! 🇺🇸 Thunder on the Mountain Finale in Birmingham from Homewood! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 @simpsonWVTM13 @StephWVTM13 @spann @CarlaWVTM13

[Hamilton @HamiltonMusical]

Inimitable. The original. #Hamilten

[Grayson Lawrence @GraysonLawrence]

@KingSimmonsPC Sleeves are not rolled up so far so good!😊

[Grayson Lawrence @GraysonLawrence]

Alright @simpsonWVTM13 and @TaylorWVTM13 I’m glued to @WVTM13! Stay safe everyone! 🌪️⚠️‼️

[Jason Simpson @simpsonWVTM13]

High Risk for Saturday...

[Governor Kay Ivey @GovernorKayIvey]

The state of emergency — for ALL 67 counties — ahead of this weekend’s severe weather is in effect!

Now is the time to make any preparations and have a plan, should the weather conditions become dangerous.

Alabamians, stay weather aware and stay safe! #alwx #alpolitics

[James Spann @spann]

Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for all 67 counties ahead of this weekend’s severe weather.

Governor Ivey also issued the following comment:

“The state of Alabama is at risk for potentially dangerous, severe weather throughout this weekend, so it is critical that everyone stays very aware of their local forecasts. Now is the time to make any preparations and have a plan, should the weather conditions become dangerous. Certainly, we are no stranger to Mother Nature’s wrath, but I encourage Alabamians to be vigilant beginning tonight. Stay weather aware and stay safe!” – Governor Kay Ivey

The state of emergency will go into effect today at 2:00 p.m. CT and will remain in effect for the duration of the state of emergency. Alabama law specifies that a state of emergency ordinarily will last 60 days; however, it may be terminated earlier by written proclamation.

[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.

[Dear Self. @Dearme2_]

Trust me.

[Secretary Miguel Cardona @SecCardona]

Today I am signing off as the Secretary of Education, my dream job.

What I used to tell my students on the last day of school is that this isn’t goodbye, but rather a celebration of our time together.

This is the same, here are some things I’m celebrating today. 🧵1/6

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

Scripture says: “I have been young and now I’m old yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken.”

After all these years serving you, the American people, I have not seen the righteous forsaken.

I love you all.

May you keep the faith.
And may God bless you all.

[Vice President Kamala Harris Archived @VP46Archive]

The work that we have done over the past four years has made a profound difference in the lives of so many — people we may never meet, but who benefited because of our work.

Join me and take a look back at nine moments from the Biden-Harris Administration.

[Democrats @TheDemocrats]

Thank you.

[Grayson Lawrence @GraysonLawrence]

@KingSimmonsPC I remember this! ❤️🐔

[Grayson Lawrence @GraysonLawrence]

My favorite morning crew being amazing on this Alabama Snow Day 2025! ☃️❄️☃️❄️ @CarlaWVTM13 @ScottWVTM13 @StephWVTM13 @SarahWVTM13

[Wes Wyatt @weswyattweather]

Winter wonderland at the JSU campus!
@WBRCweather @WBRCNews