What is Dixie Alley and is Birmingham, Alabama in it?

Dixie Alley is the tornado-prone corridor of the Deep South that produces more deadly tornadoes per square mile than the Great Plains, and Birmingham sits at its heart.

What happened during the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak in Birmingham?

The April 27, 2011 outbreak sent 62 confirmed tornadoes across Alabama in a single day, the deadliest in US recorded history, killing 238 people statewide and leaving entire neighborhoods in the Birmingham metro flattened.

What is Birmingham, Alabama's record low temperature?

Birmingham's record low is minus 10°F.

Does Birmingham, Alabama get snow?

Yes, Birmingham occasionally sees significant snow events that shut the city down far more completely than the amounts would suggest, partly because the infrastructure and driving culture are not built for winter storms.

Weather in Birmingham, AL

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Birmingham, AL Weather