Key keywords: WSFA wall-to-wall severe weather coverage, 2024 Southern U.S. tornado outbreak, live severe weather updates, Alabama emergency weather alert, WSFA 12 News storm tracking, multi-county tornado warning, severe thunderstorm hail forecast As a fast-moving, intense line of severe thunderstorms tracks across the Southeastern United States on Wednesday, WSFA 12 News, the leading local news broadcaster serving central and southern Alabama, has launched uninterrupted wall-to-wall live severe weather coverage to keep local communities informed and protected from life-threatening hazards. The non-stop broadcast kicked off at 9 a.m. local time immediately after the National Weather Service issued the first tornado warning for Lowndes County, and station leadership confirmed the coverage will run continuously until all severe weather risks in the 17-county coverage area are fully lifted. The broadcast is led by WSFA’s award-winning weather team helmed by chief meteorologist Josh Johnson, with 6 field reporters deployed to high-risk zones across Montgomery, Autauga, Elmore, and Dallas counties to deliver real-time on-the-ground updates of storm damage, road closures, and emergency response efforts. The team leverages dual Doppler radar systems, high-resolution satellite imagery, and direct data feeds from the National Weather Service to track storm movement, wind speeds, hail potential, and tornado formation with 1-minute refresh rates, ensuring viewers get the most accurate, up-to-date information possible. Residents can access the coverage across WSFA’s over-the-air broadcast, official website, mobile app, and social media platforms including Facebook Live and YouTube, ensuring access even for households in rural areas with limited cellular service. In close partnership with the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) and local county emergency operation centers, WSFA’s broadcast includes real-time announcements of evacuation orders, official shelter locations, power outage updates, and clear safety guidance for families. Viewers are encouraged to submit photos and videos of storm damage or severe weather conditions via the station’s dedicated tip line, which are verified by the news team before being shared to help neighboring communities identify unreported hazards. WSFA meteorologists warn the current storm system brings a high risk of EF-2 or stronger tornadoes, hail up to the size of baseballs, and straight-line wind gusts reaching 80 miles per hour across central and southern Alabama through Wednesday evening. The team repeatedly reminds residents to keep multiple ways to receive weather alerts on hand, prepare an emergency supply kit with water, non-perishable food, a first-aid kit, and a battery-powered radio, and seek shelter in a sturdy interior room on the lowest level of their building immediately if a tornado warning is issued for their area. Station management noted the wall-to-wall coverage is part of WSFA’s decades-long commitment to serving as a life-saving public resource for local communities during extreme weather events.