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Severe Weather Alerts: Tornadoes in Alabama, Flooding in Juneau

1/12/2026

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Alabama Faces Storms

Forecasters warn of severe weather for Alabama and Juneau, Alaska, with storms and flooding.
The National Weather Service warns central Alabama could have damaging winds and tornadoes on January 9 and 10.
Central Alabama faces a Level 2 risk for severe storms and flash flood warnings.
In Juneau, after a snowiest December in over 80 years, rising temperatures and rain prompted evacuation advisories and emergency shelters.

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Storms Trigger Floods

Storm Goretti brought gusts up to 100 mph in the United Kingdom, triggering flood alerts.
The Met Office warned of further flooding from snowmelt and rain.
Israel faces a new storm likely to bring heavy rain and snow, with flash floods in the Judea and Samaria highlands.
Emergency shelters are open in Juneau, Alaska, where evacuation orders have been issued for avalanche-prone areas.

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Alabama Faces Storms

Forecasters warn of severe weather for Alabama and Juneau, Alaska, with storms and flooding.
The National Weather Service warns central Alabama could have damaging winds and tornadoes on January 9 and 10.
Central Alabama faces a Level 2 risk for severe storms and flash flood warnings.
In Juneau, after a snowiest December in over 80 years, rising temperatures and rain prompted evacuation advisories and emergency shelters.

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