Tornado
(03/04/19 12:05am)
A photo shows a house severely damaged by a tornado in the Beauregard, Alabama, community southeast of Auburn. Photo via Scott Fillmer.
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Sheriff: Death toll rises to 23 after 'catastrophic' tornadoes hit Lee County
(03/04/19 12:05am)
At least 23 people are dead after two strong tornadoes ripped through southern Lee County Sunday, Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones tells The Plainsman. The number could continue to rise as search crews continue comb the area Monday morning.
All clear: Tornado warnings, watch canceled in Lee County
(03/03/19 7:44pm)
3:30 p.m. All tornado warnings and a tornado watch in Lee County have been canceled. The Lee County coroner says there have been at least two fatalities in Lee County caused by a tornado that touched down earlier today.
Keeping campus safe: From severe weather to active shooters, campus safety has a big task
(02/13/19 2:31pm)
Keeping a major university campus safe isn’t a simple task, no matter which campus.
University does not expect closures because of Hurricane Michael
(10/08/18 9:17pm)
Governor Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency Monday ahead of the expected impact of Hurricane Michael on Alabama's Gulf Coast.
Former Auburn students turned brewers featured at The Depot's first beer walkabout
(07/25/18 2:20pm)
Community members tasted small seafood plates from The Depot while sampling craft beers Monday night at The Depot’s first beer walkabout.
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox wins Democratic nomination for governor
(06/06/18 5:02pm)
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox has won the Democratic nomination in the Alabama gubernatorial primary.
Campus Safety and Security showcases new features at open house
(04/09/18 7:26pm)
The Auburn University Campus Safety and Security showcased recent renovations including a stormproof emergency operations center and the Auburn Police Division’s new University Precinct.
Auburn sends assistance to JSU to aid with tornado aftermath
(03/28/18 11:24pm)
On the night of March 19, an EF-3 tornado hit Jacksonville State’s campus, damaging dozens of buildings across campus and destroying Merrill Hall.
UPDATE: Severe weather threat ends for the Auburn area
(03/20/18 12:12pm)
Update: The threat of severe weather for the Auburn area ended early Tuesday morning.
UPDATE: Severe weather forecast for Monday into Tuesday morning
(03/19/18 7:40pm)
UPDATE: The Birmingham National Weather Service has released new graphics.
Tropical Storm Watch issued for Auburn area; Nate expected to pass over Saturday into Sunday
(10/06/17 9:33pm)
The National Weather Service's National Hurricane Center has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for Lee County and the Auburn area. The watch means that tropical storm-force winds are possible in the area in the next 48 hours.
Devastation in Houston: Students sit in wait as their families are affected back home
(08/31/17 11:47am)
A mother and father swam away from their home with two children with Down syndrome, a dog with only three legs and their pet pig. The family was rescued and then dropped off at a gas station.
Devastation in Houston:
(08/30/17 5:22pm)
A mother and father swam away from their home with two children with Down syndrome, a dog with only three legs and their pet pig. The family was rescued and then dropped off at a gas station.
Texas prepares for 'catastrophic' flooding as Hurricane Harvey bears down on coast
(08/25/17 11:16pm)
UPDATE: Hurrican Harvey was upgraded to a Category 4 storm at about 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, according to the National Weather Service's National Hurrican Center.
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox gears up for possible run for governor
(07/05/17 7:03pm)
Across the state in Auburn's sister city, longtime Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox is gearing up for a possible run for governor next year.
Bo Bikes Bama 2017
(09/05/17 8:15pm)
A short video chronicling the 2017 Bo Bikes Bama event, which was started by Bo Jackson six years ago to raise money for tornado relief.
First responders and medical staff tested at EAMC's biannual disaster drill
(06/06/17 7:32pm)
Kasie Webb, nursing student at Southern Union Community College, called for her missing dog while some of her classmates writhed on the ground in pain as emergency responders tended to their wounds.
COLUMN: Professional wear for the weather aware
(06/05/17 4:44pm)
Slipping on wet stairs in heels. Unconsciously entering a wet white blouse competition on the way to a meeting. Resembling a mad scientist or dirty mop after exiting the elements. Losing hats, scarves and dignity from laughable gusts of wind.
CANCELED: Tornado warning issued for east Lee County
(04/27/17 4:48pm)
The Birmingham National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for eastern Lee County, including Phenix City. The warning does not include Auburn or Auburn University.