Alabama Power Outage Leaves Over 50,000 in the Dark After Severe Thunderstorms
BIRMINGHAM, AL — A widespread Alabama power outage struck the state on Tuesday, leaving more than 50,000 residents without electricity after a line of severe thunderstorms swept through the region beginning at approximately 6:00 PM CST. The Alabama Power Company confirmed that the outage affected areas including Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Anniston, with wind gusts exceeding 70 miles per hour downing power lines and causing damage to infrastructure. Officials with the Alabama Emergency Management Agency reported that emergency crews have been dispatched to assess hazards and restore service, though they warned full recovery could take up to 48 hours due to the extent of the damage. No immediate injuries have been reported, but authorities urge residents to avoid downed wires and to seek shelter as additional storms are forecast through Wednesday morning. The cause of the Alabama power outage is attributed to the severe weather system, which also prompted flash flood warnings across central portions of the state.