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Birmingham weather alerts

1 warning is in effect for Birmingham, AL. The most serious is a freeze warning.

The National Weather Service issues alerts for Birmingham as part of Jefferson County.

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Active alerts for Birmingham

Freeze Warning

Marion; Lamar; Fayette; Winston; Walker; Blount; Etowah; Calhoun; Cherokee; Cleburne; Pickens; Tuscaloosa; Jefferson; Shelby; St. Clair; Talladega; Clay; Randolph; Sumter; Greene; Hale; Perry; Bibb; Chilton; Coosa; Tallapoosa; Chambers; …Until · NWS Birmingham AL

FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM CST SUNDAY

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* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and cover above ground pipes.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Birmingham

161 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Birmingham since 1950, killing 116 people and injuring 1,189. The most recent was on November 25, 2025 (rated EF0).

EF0: 34EF034EF1: 72EF172EF2: 39EF239EF3: 10EF310EF4: 4EF44EF5: 2EF52
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Birmingham

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
April 8, 1998F5Tuscaloosa County30.3 mi1,320 yd32259
April 4, 1977F5Jefferson County14.7 mi550 yd22130
April 15, 1956F4Jefferson County21.3 mi200 yd25200
April 27, 2011EF4St. Clair County97.3 mi1,760 yd2285
March 6, 1967F4Walker County20.9 mi440 yd225

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
November 25, 2025EF0Jefferson County4.2 mi150 yd00
November 25, 2025EF1Jefferson County17.9 mi300 yd00
March 15, 2025EF1Chilton County7.5 mi250 yd00
December 29, 2024EF1Shelby County1.5 mi175 yd00
December 10, 2023EF1Jefferson County1.8 mi200 yd00

Alabama tornado history and map →

How often alerts are issued for Jefferson County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Flood Advisory263October 4, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning185September 21, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory126November 5, 2026
Wind Advisory95October 10, 2026
Flood Warning73June 21, 2026
Flash Flood Warning71August 9, 2026
Tornado Watch66May 6, 2026
Heat Advisory64September 19, 2026
Flood Watch59October 10, 2026
Freeze Warning51November 15, 2026

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