Hurricane Isaias Brings Tropical Storm-Force Gusts Over 40 MPH to Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Central Alabama Tonight With Power Outages and Downed Trees Possible

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall Friday night and accelerate inland, bringing a high-impact wind event to Alabama. Damaging wind gusts, downed trees, and power outages are all possible across Central Alabama. The most significant impacts are expected between 9 PM Friday and 11 AM Saturday. Friday has been declared a First Alert Weather Day as residents prepare for the storm.

Huntsville, AL Weather Oct. 10: Gusty Winds, Flooding Possible as Isaias Moves North

Huntsville, AL – Gusty winds and heavy rainfall could affect northern Alabama and southern Middle Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 10, as Hurricane Isaias moves rapidly northward following its expected landfall along the Alabama-Florida Gulf Coast Friday night.

Huntville Utilites says it is preparing for weather impacts this weekend

With Hurricane Isaias making landfall on Friday evening, Huntsville Utilities says it is preparing for potential impacts in Madison County.

Phish concert in Huntsville rescheduled due to inclement weather

The threat of severe weather Saturday has forced the Orion to move Phish's concert to Monday.

Huntsville Utilities prepares for rain, wind ahead of storm system

Huntsville Utilities is on standby for rain the system will bring to the coverage area, according to officials who briefed Huntsville City Council members.

Central Alabama events being cancelled or postponed due to stormy weather Oct. 9-10

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Several events around central Alabama have been cancelled or postponed this weekend due to the threat of severe weather. Here’s a list of events that have been cancelled: Here are some events in the area that have been postponed: This list will continue to be updated as announcements are made.

When disaster strikes, Huntsville Center is ready

Preparing for a typhoon is part of life when you live on the island of Guam. Buildings can be secured, equipment protected and emergency plans put in place. But what can’t be predicted is what will be left behind when the wind and rain stop. When Typhoon Bavi ravaged...

Chief Meteorologist Brad Travis talks about what we can expect as we head into the rest of the week.

Weather Authority closely monitoring the tropics this week

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The workweek will shape up perfectly for the Tennessee Valley with plenty of sunshine and seasonable temperatures. As we inch closer to the weekend, we will be closely monitoring the tropics and the potential for heavy rain. We will likely see the next tropical storm...

Invest 92L Ensemble Tracks Target Mississippi and Alabama Coast This Weekend as Tropical Moisture Brings Showers Back to Central Alabama by Saturday

ALABAMA — Ensemble guidance continues to show Invest 92L moving north through the Gulf and approaching the northern Gulf Coast this weekend. Development is expected to be slow at first, with conditions only marginally favorable for strengthening. Both the American and European models bring a system toward the coast, though they differ on timing, track, and intensity. Tropical moisture is expected to surge north and bring showers back to Central Alabama by Saturday regardless of how the system develops.

Cullman County church sustains heavy damage in fire

A Hanceville church sustained heavy damage in an overnight fire.

Firefighters respond to large brush fire in Lauderdale County

Firefighters are on the scene of a large brush fire in Lauderdale County.