Russell County, Alabama: tornado and severe weather warnings
Nothing is in effect for Russell County as of 4:54 PM CDT: no warnings, watches or advisories. This page checks the National Weather Service every minute.
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The map shows radar, every warning shape, and the path and arrival time of each storm cell headed toward the center of Russell County. Tap your own street on it for times that apply to you.
The last 12 months in Russell County
- 1 tornado warnings
- 9 severe thunderstorm warnings
- 3 flash flood warnings
- 8 tornado watches
- 1 severe thunderstorm watches
The most recent tornado warning that included Russell County was issued Mar 12, 2026 by the Weather Service office in NWS Birmingham, Alabama.
| Date | Issued | Type | Office | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | 12:02 AM CDT | Flash flood warning | BMX | text |
| Sep 19, 2026 | 2:37 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | BMX | text |
| Sep 19, 2026 | 2:28 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | BMX | text |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 4:34 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | BMX | text |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 4:57 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | BMX | text |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 4:18 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | BMX | text |
| May 6, 2026 | 11:30 PM CDT | Flash flood warning | BMX | text |
| May 6, 2026 | 9:09 PM CDT | Flash flood warning | BMX | text |
| May 6, 2026 | 5:38 PM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | BMX | text |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 3:46 AM CDT | Tornado warning | BMX | text |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 3:23 AM CDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | BMX | text |
| Jan 10, 2026 | 10:21 AM CST | Severe thunderstorm warning | BMX | text |
A warning counts here if the Weather Service listed Russell County in it, even if the warned area covered only part of the county.
Nearby
- Chattahoochee County, GA
- Muscogee County, GA
- Lee County, AL
- Stewart County, GA
- Macon County, AL
- Quitman County, GA
- Barbour County, AL
- Bullock County, AL
- All of Alabama
What the alerts mean
Alerts come from the National Weather Service and refresh every minute. Past warnings come from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of Weather Service products. During a warning, also listen to local radio, TV or a weather radio.