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Tuscaloosa weather alerts

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

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

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Active alerts for Tuscaloosa

Freeze Warning

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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 Tuscaloosa

121 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Tuscaloosa since 1950, killing 124 people and injuring 2,095. The most recent was on March 15, 2025 (rated EF2).

EF0: 34EF034EF1: 50EF150EF2: 21EF221EF3: 10EF310EF4: 4EF44EF5: 1EF51
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Tuscaloosa

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
April 8, 1998F5Tuscaloosa County30.3 mi1,320 yd32259
April 27, 2011EF4Greene County80.7 mi2,600 yd641500
April 27, 2011EF4Pickens County127.8 mi1,408 yd1354
December 16, 2000F4Tuscaloosa County18 mi750 yd11144
February 23, 1975F4Tuscaloosa County14.4 mi500 yd149

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
March 15, 2025EF2Pickens County21.6 mi950 yd00
March 15, 2025EF2Tuscaloosa County39.5 mi1,000 yd00
March 15, 2025EF1Tuscaloosa County11.5 mi600 yd00
March 15, 2025EF1Greene County26.5 mi1,200 yd00
February 16, 2025EF0Hale County1.6 mi150 yd01

Alabama tornado history and map →

How often alerts are issued for Tuscaloosa County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning152September 20, 2026
Flood Advisory144October 4, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory117November 5, 2026
Wind Advisory87October 10, 2026
Heat Advisory80September 19, 2026
Tornado Watch76May 6, 2026
Flood Warning60April 7, 2025
Flood Watch57October 10, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch52July 1, 2026
Freeze Warning41November 15, 2026

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