Forecasters with NOAA still forecasting below-normal hurricane season

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — As we approach the climatological peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released an updated forecast for the remainder of the season. On August 6, NOAA released its updated forecast for the hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin. Forecasters are...

Isolated storms today and tomorrow

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The heat becomes the main story beginning Thursday as a strong ridge and heat dome build across the Southeast. Afternoon temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 90s, with heat index values commonly 105–110° and potentially higher Sunday into Monday. Overnight lows in the mid to upper 70s will provide very little relief.

Dangerous heat grips north Alabama

A heat advisory is in effect across north Alabama through Friday as forecasters expect temperatures in the mid- to upper 90s and heat index values as high as 110 degrees. The National Weather Service in Huntsville said the combination of extreme heat and humidity will create a major heat risk across much of north Alabama from Wednesday through Friday.

Heat Advisory issued for North Alabama as triple-digit heat index arrives

North Alabama is headed into a stretch of dangerous summer heat, with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s and heat index values reaching the triple digits. The National Weather Service […] The post Heat Advisory issued for North Alabama as triple-digit heat index arrives appeared first on 256 Today .

Sunny, hot and isolated storms Tuesday | Dangerous heat by the weekend

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Good Tuesday morning. A few areas of patchy fog have developed early today, but it is not a widespread concern for your morning drive. Fair skies are overhead to start the day with warm and muggy morning temperatures in the middle 70s. Today brings early sunshine to the Tennessee Valley and temps are going to warm quickly into the lower 90s. Winds are light from the southwest with high humidity levels pushing the afternoon heat index over 100 degrees. Isolated to widely scattered downpours and storms are going to develop as early as lunchtime and continue though sunset. Weather models continue to favor locations east of I-65 for best rain chances later today.

Flash Flood Warning Hits Arab, Falkville and Somerville, Puts 32,000 at Risk

A Flash Flood Warning covering Arab, Falkville, Somerville and more than a dozen other North Alabama communities put over 32,000 residents at risk before expiring at 9:15 PM CDT Sunday. The alert, which stretched across parts of Morgan, Marshall and Cullman counties, exposed 15 schools to potential flooding as heavy rain moved through the region.

Thousands lose power in Moulton as officials urge caution with downed lines

Thousands of Joe Wheeler EMC customers are without power in Lawrence County, according to the Lawrence County Emergency Management Agency. The agency said approximately 5,020 customers are affected by the outage. The largest concentration of outages is in and around Moulton, with additional outages reported in other parts of the county.

Hot, humid and isolated thunderstorms each day this week

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - We start off the new work and school week with fair skies and mild morning temperatures around 70 degrees. Pockets of dense fog have developed this morning, especially in locations that saw heavy rainfall yesterday. Today is mostly sunny to partly cloudy with high temperatures quickly warming into the lower 90s by the afternoon. Given the high dew points, the afternoon heat index will range from 97 to 104 degrees. Like the past few days, isolated to widely scattered downpours and storms are going to develop into the afternoon and early evening.

Isolated showers for the evening

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Happy Sunday! Another evening of rain but storms will once again be capable of heavy rain and gusty winds. Expect patchy fog through the night and early morning. Low 70s. Monday through Friday, there is a chance of storms each day. Heavy rainfall locally with storm...

Stormy Weekend Ahead for Central Alabama

Weekend Outlook: The Bermuda High will pump tropical moisture across the Southeast U.S. this weekend as a tropical wave moves into the Southeast U.S. coast, allowing southerly winds to usher in higher humidity levels across Alabama. An upper-level wave will move across Central Alabama on Saturday and Sunday, triggering scattered showers and storms from late morning through the evening, but it will not be a washout. Watch out for heavy rain, which could lead to minor flooding. It stays hot and humid, with highs in the lower 90s. The heat index will be 100-105 each day.

Last of the evening showers

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Happy Saturday! We’re tracking the last of these showers and storms for the night. As conditions dry out this evening, we’ll see a muggy and foggy night. Sunday starts in the low 70s with a few foggy spots in the morning, a few rouge showers will pass through in the early hours. Isolated showers and storms pick up in the afternoon, mostly east of I-65. Very few showers will pop up in the western areas. Highs will settle in the low end 90s and heat index values will be in the mid 90s.

Thunderstorms likely today

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - For today, rain and storms, Highest chance of rain will be during the afternoon and early evening. Thunderstorms will be capable of heavy rain and gusty winds. High temps in the upper 80s and humid. Tonight, evening storms, otherwise patchy fog. Low 70s. Sunday, a mix of sun and clouds with scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Once again, heavy rain and gusty winds are expected. High temps around 90 degrees.

Jayda Russell breaks down what we can expect as we go into the weekend