Drought conditions worsen for the area

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The lack of rain has worsened drought conditions here in the Tennessee Valley. The drought monitor is released weekly on Thursday mornings. The data analyzed is collected each Tuesday morning. The drought conditions continue to worsen across the Tennessee Valley following September’s lack of rainfall....

Rain Chances Up Today

Much-Needed Weekend Rain Heads for Alabama Including Montgomery, Birmingham, and Tuscaloosa With Over 4 Inches Possible in Spots Late Saturday Into Sunday

ALABAMA — A big change is coming to Alabama this weekend, with a good chance for much-needed rain after last weekend’s sunshine. Scattered showers and storms will begin Friday evening, followed by steadier rain and storms from Saturday afternoon into Sunday. The Weather Prediction Center is forecasting more than 4 inches of rain in some areas, though ensemble guidance shows about a 30 to 40 percent chance of 2 inches or more.

EMA prepares for possible weekend rain at Rock the South

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Local meteorologists are predicting potential rain showers this weekend at Rock the South, and the Morgan County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has detailed its preparations for a possible weather emergency. The first two days of the festival are expected to be clear, but organizers are watching...

Two new storm shelters coming to Madison County District 1

Two new storm shelters are coming to District 1 in Madison County.

Chief Meteorologist Brad Travis talks about what we can expect going into the later half of the week

Zero Rain Makes September the Driest on Record in Nashville Since 1871, as Dallas, Little Rock, Oklahoma City and Huntsville Bake Through a Historic Dry Spell

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — Nashville has not recorded a single measurable drop of rain since August 26, making this the driest September on record since official records began in 1871. The city’s rainfall total for the month stands at an astonishing 0.00 inches, breaking the old record set in 2019, when just two hundredths of an inch fell. The dry streak is not limited to Tennessee. Dallas has picked up only 0.01 inch since August 1, while Little Rock, Oklahoma City and Huntsville are all on track for one of their five driest Septembers on record.

Heat Climbs to 90 Degrees Across Alabama Including Birmingham, Huntsville, and Montgomery Before Weekend Storms Bring More Than Two Inches of Rain

ALABAMA — Heat levels are on the rise across Alabama this week, with many communities reaching 90 degrees by Wednesday and Thursday. The warm spell will not last, as an upper ridge breaks down by the weekend, opening the door for scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. Rain totals could exceed two inches in many places, followed by cooler air the week of October 5 to 9, with highs dropping into the 70s.

Alabama First Frost Dates Have Steadily Shifted Nearly a Full Week Later Over the Past 60 Years Across Both Huntsville and Birmingham

HUNTSVILLE, AL — Alabama residents are officially about a month out from the annual scramble to watch overnight temperatures for the season’s first frost, and new data shows that the timing of that first frost has been steadily shifting later over the past six decades. Historically, Alabama’s first frost has shown up between late October and early November, but over the last 60 years, that chilly air has been arriving noticeably later, pushing first frost dates back by nearly a full week in both Huntsville and Birmingham.

Elevated fire risk Monday with September ending dry

September has shaped up to be one of the driest on record for the Tennessee Valley, and those conditions are forecast to continue to start the week!

Dry for now, but rain is back this weekend

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Much of the week ahead will feature very warm and quiet conditions. Our next weather maker unfortunately is set to arrive this weekend bringing widespread rain and storm chances with it. For today we’ll be mainly sunny and dry. Temperatures will warm into the mid 80s...

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for DeKalb County

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Huntsville at 2:48 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22. This warning applies to DeKalb and Jackson counties. Meteorologists warn of winds as strong as 60 mph. Use caution, officials warn of hail as large as 1 inch. The NWS warns: "For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building." DeKalb County weather radar .oembed-asset-photo-image { width: 100%; } What are NWS meteorologists saying? At 2:48 p.m., the NWS issued a statement including the following information: "The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for: Northeastern Jackson County in northeastern Alabama, Northeastern DeKalb County in northeastern Alabama, Until 3:30 p.m. CDT. At 2:48 p.m. CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ider, or 10 miles south of Bridgeport, moving southeast at 5 mph. HAZARD: 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE: Radar indicated. IMPACT: Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include: Ider, Higdon, and Sulpher Springs." What is a severe thunderstorm warning? A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued when a storm is occurring or about to occur

Albertville veteran faces weeks of repairs after storm tree falls on porch

ALBERTVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - An 80-year-old Albertville homeowner will spend weeks repairing his front porch after a tree fell on it during a storm. The homeowner was home when the storm moved through overnight but was not standing on the porch when the tree fell. His son-in-law shared photos taken shortly after the tree came down.

Strong winds knock down power lines, disrupt traffic near Elgin

Strong winds caused downed power lines and power outages near Elgin Monday, while also creating traffic issues along US-72 in Lauderdale County. ALDOT said Monday that both westbound lanes of US-72 were closed for about a mile near Second Creek, east of Elgin, after winds took down power lines. The eastbound roadway was used to divert traffic, with one lane for each direction of travel.

Downed power lines in Lauderdale Co. causing power outages, brush fire

LAUDERDALE CO., Ala. (WAFF) - A brush fire and numerous power outages were reported as severe weather moved through Lauderdale County Tuesday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service chat, multiple customers are without power due to downed power lines. Officials say the downed lines caused a brush fire on...

Some clearing this afternoon and a few rain showers over NE Alabama

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Good Wednesday afternoon and happy Fall! Skies will stay mostly cloudy through the afternoon with occasional peeks of sunshine, high temperatures today are finally near average in the low to middle 80s. Isolated rain showers and a few storms are expected today for locations on Sand...