Carmen Sisson

What the @AlabamaWXNet will do... Provide live, long form coverage when a tornado warning is issued for any of the 67 Alabama counties in Alabama. No part of the state will be ignored; it doesn't matter if you live in a city, or way out in the country. We will also go live for other high impact weather events like hurricanes, floods, winter storms, etc. What the @AlabamaWXNet won't do... Scare you with endless hyperbole during routine weather days, or post long range model nonsense about hurricanes, tornadoes, or winter storms 2 weeks in advance that never happen. There will be no "code red weather emergency days" for a day with a high of 90 degrees, fog, or some rain. Strongly worded language will only be used when it is appropriate. We are straight shooters. It all begins August 11!

TIMES DO GET BETTER: Not everyone is happy at Christmas. For some, it is the first Christmas without a loved one. For others, they are under financial strain, or dealing with behavioral health issues in their families. Some are just lonely with no family left. Maybe you are just physically and emotionally exhausted, and are simply trying to find the magic of this season you knew from childhood. For those that are struggling, times do get better. I am not working the TV shift this week; taking some time to spend with family. I took this photo this evening looking southwest from our home. We get a marvelous sunset view. But, you see, it wasn’t always this way. The southwest view was basically blocked by hundreds of trees until March 25, 2021, when an EF-3 tornado tore through and hit our home. Damage was widespread, and it was a rough road for a while. But, times did get better, and now we get the blessing of seeing the sunset after the tornado. This view is just a happy reminder of this marvelous season for me. Just understand your challenging times won’t last forever, and one day soon you will have something like this to be thankful for despite the pain you feel today.