Imagine waking up to a dark, silent home with no power, no lights, and no way to charge your phone. That’s the reality for thousands of Alabamians right now, as severe weather has knocked out electricity across the state. But here’s where it gets even more concerning—while many outages have been restored, thousands are still in the dark, and the situation is far from over.
On Sunday morning, heavy rain and fierce wind gusts swept through Alabama, leaving more than 20,000 residents without power. By 1:25 p.m., the Alabama Power Outages Map (https://outagemap.alabamapower.com/) reported 590 active outages, affecting 18,075 customers out of the 1,603,477 served statewide. Montgomery County alone accounted for 179 outages, impacting a staggering 10,386 customers. And this is the part most people miss—while crews work tirelessly to restore power, a Tornado Watch has been issued for multiple counties in the Montgomery area until 6 p.m., adding another layer of urgency to the situation.
The WSFA 12 News Weather Team is closely monitoring these developments and will provide real-time updates as conditions evolve. For those wanting to stay ahead of the storm, the WSFA 12 News First Alert Weather App (https://www.wsfa.com/page/download-our-apps/) offers the latest alerts and advisories for any location. Here’s a thought-provoking question: With extreme weather events becoming more frequent, are we prepared enough to handle their impact?
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