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...

Strong thunderstorms possible on Tuesday

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A front will be stalled around the area on Tuesday, which will provide lift for afternoon showers and storms. Any storms that form in the afternoon will bring threats of wind gusts greater than 45 mph, torrential rain, frequent lightning and small hail. If you have plans outdoors, make sure you’re paying close attention to the weather.

Cold front brings more storms and falling temperatures

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Fall officially arrives today and it will feel a bit more like the season over the next few days as a cold front passes through. Expect another round of scattered showers and storms ahead of the front, a few of which could be strong to severe with gusty wind potential.

Afternoon storms topple trees, power lines, and more in Morgan and Lauderdale counties

Powerful pop-up storms left a mark on communities across northern Alabama on Monday afternoon, with parts of the Tennessee Valley remaining under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning into the evening. An eyewitness tells FOX54 things got scary for a while along Mud Tavern Road in Decatur, as powerful winds and hail...

Strong to severe storms Monday

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A stalled boundary positioned northwest of the area will support the development of showers and storms Monday afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted the region under a ‘Marginal Risk’ (level 1 out of 5) for the development of strong to severe storms. With ingredients in place, our area will be […]

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Emergency crews battle multiple brush fires in Lawrence County

Multiple brush fires were reported Wednesday evening in the Mount Hope community, prompting a response from several fire departments and the Alabama Forestry Commission. Lawrence County EMA said around 5:26 p.m. it received more than 10 calls reporting fires along County Road 460. Several Lawrence County fire departments responded with...

Isolated storms to close out the afternoon

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Isolated storms will hang around for the night. Expect heavy rain and gusty winds with some frequent lightning through the evening. Monday and Tuesday bring their own set of storms. So far, these are proving to be widespread yet isolated at times. We’ll see heavy rain chances, gusty winds and frequent lightning as our usual signs of storms but this will changes temperatures for the week.

Alabama cities reach record high temperatures on Saturday

Not one but three of Alabama’s bigger cities hit 100 degrees on Saturday, according to data from the National Weather Service. Two of those cities -- Tuscaloosa and Muscle Shoals -- also tied their records for Sept. 19. Both of those cities had high temperatures of 100 degrees on...