Severe weather swept north Alabama Tuesday night, downing trees and powerlines and sparking tornado warnings, the National Weather Service reported. The Albertville Public Library was on fire, according to social media posts. It was not immediately clear late Tuesday night if the fire was due to the storms. The fire was later extinguished.

The National Weather Service is conducting storm surveys on Wednesday to look at damages related to severe storms Tuesday night.

The National Weather Service in Alabama warned Monday that weather radio broadcasts are offline for routine maintenance as severe storms are forecast to hit the state Tuesday.

Other top forecasters are predicting an active season. The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and continues through November 30.

Alabama Power crews are ready for weekend storms, urging residents to stay safe around downed power lines and use tools like their outage map for updates.

Jackson County urges residents to report storm damage to aid in recovery efforts. Reach out to local agencies for support and submit reports online.

Chief Meteorologist Dave Nussbaum says to be Weather Aware on Tuesday from 4 PM until 2 AM Wednesday as severe storms move across Alabama. They could produce gusty winds, hail, and a few tornadoes. Then it turns less humid and a tad cooler Wednesday through Friday.

A new Alabama study of hurricane-affected homes sends a clear message to insurers and homeowners nationwide: climate-resilient construction methods can protect homes, and save a lot of money.