Severe weather swept north Alabama Tuesday night, downing trees and powerlines and sparking tornado warnings, the National Weather Service reported. The Albertville Public Library was on fire, according to social media posts. It was not immediately clear late Tuesday night if the fire was due to the storms. The fire was later extinguished.

The National Weather Service in Huntsville continues its studies of Tuesday’s North Alabama tornado outbreak, this time confirming a tornado struck Monte Sano in Madison County.

Weather Aware Saturday Through Sunday for Strong to Severe Storms Tonight, partly cloudy, cool, and comfortable with a slight chance for a shower toward daybreak. Lows will range from the upper

A tornado watch has been issued for all 13 counties in the Huntsville viewing area until 10:00 PM tonight.

Tuesday was a First Warning Alert Day for intense thunderstorms with strong wind gusts, large hail, and tornadoes across North and Central Alabama.

A new Alabama study of hurricane-affected homes sends a clear message to insurers and homeowners nationwide: climate-resilient construction methods can protect homes, and save a lot of money.

The National Weather Service in Alabama warned Monday that weather radio broadcasts are offline for routine maintenance as severe storms are forecast to hit the state Tuesday.

Alabama Power crews are ready for weekend storms, urging residents to stay safe around downed power lines and use tools like their outage map for updates.