New podcast: Ready for Anything by Alabama EMA
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has launched a podcast titled “Ready for Anything,” which focuses on “disaster scenarios specific to Alabama – some...
Another hot and humid day with a few severe storms possible
A Heat Advisory is in effect for the northern 2/3 of Alabama through 8 pm today, with afternoon heat index values from 105-109. The National Weather Service...
Hot and humid into this weekend
A Heat Advisory is in effect for the northern 2/3 of Alabama through Saturday evening and may be extended in later updates.
Although South Alabama...
Tropical Activity In Gulf And Increasing Heat This Week
CLANTON – Monday, 7:00 am, August 31, 2026
An area of low pressure off the Louisiana coast will likely become a short-lived tropical depression or...
Periods of showers and thunderstorms through Friday
CLANTON, Ala. – Wednesday, 6:30 a.m., Aug. 26, 2026
Several upper-level disturbances will move across Alabama, producing periods of showers and thunderstorms through Friday, especially...
A Few Strong to Severe Storms Possible This Week
CLANTON – Monday, 5:00 am, August 24, 2026
A Mesoscale Convective System (MCS) or cluster of storms is likely to form this morning in northern...
Hot and Humid with Isolated Severe Storms Possible Wednesday
CLANTON – Wednesday, 5:00 am, August 19, 2026
A Heat Advisory remains in effect for portions of the state into this evening with afternoon heat...
Extreme Heat Warning and a few strong storms today
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for all of central Alabama through 9 p.m. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the remainder...
Low chances of severe storms today with heat building into next week
A Heat Advisory is in effect for north and most of central Alabama today, with afternoon Heat Index values from 101-107. Heat Advisories will...
Road closures planned Friday for Christina Chambers Twilight 5K
CULLMAN, Ala. – Motorists traveling through southwest Cullman Friday evening should expect temporary road closures and delays as runners and walkers participate in the Christina Chambers...
Periods of heavy rain with a few strong to severe storms possible today
Periods of showers and thunderstorms will occur across most of the state from early this morning through around midnight Sunday, with activity lingering in...
UPDATE: Missing 85-year-old Cullman man found alive
Updated Aug. 1, 2026, at 8:28 a.m.
Mr. Calvert was found alive and is safe early Saturday morning, according to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office....
A Few Strong To Severe Storms Possible Saturday
CLANTON – Friday, 730 am, July 31, 2026
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are forecast this afternoon and evening for both the western and...
Tribune Weather Command expanding weather camera coverage across Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – In Alabama, weather can change quickly.
A clear road can become covered by heavy rain. A quiet afternoon can turn into a severe...
Extreme Heat in Parts of State with a Few Strong Storms Possible Today and Wednesday
CLANTON – Tuesday, 6:30 am, July 28, 2026
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, and both coastal Mobile and Baldwin...
Area of Low Pressure Forecast to Form Over the Northeastern Gulf
By Jim Stefkovich, Meteorologist, Alabama Emergency Management Agency
CLANTON –Friday, 8:00 am, July 17, 2026
Since yesterday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) has shifted the area...
Road closures and service notice Tuesday, July 14
Drivers should prepare for multiple temporary road closures in Cullman today, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, as city crews complete street patching and utility repairs.
The following closures...
Unsettled pattern through Tuesday
CLANTON, Ala. – Sunday, 7 a.m., July 12, 2026
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will occur mainly during the afternoon and evening hours from today through Tuesday, with isolated...
Public invited to ALDOT North Region transportation planning meeting
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Transportation’s North Region will host a public involvement meeting on July 15, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. The public is...
Heat Advisory Continues with a Few Severe Storms Possible
CLANTON –Friday, 7:30 am, July 3, 2026
Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to develop mainly near and north of I-20 today. A few storms could produce...
Hot And Humid With Severe Weather Today
CLANTON –Wednesday, 100 pm, July 1, 2026
The latest model and observational data show very high instability and an atmosphere conducive to damaging wind gusts...
ALEA announces holiday enforcement and safety efforts ahead of historic 250th Independence Day celebration
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As Alabamians prepare to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America’s independence, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging all travelers to...
Heat Advisory Today with a Few Damaging Wind Gusts Possible
CLANTON – Tuesday, 7:00 am, June 30, 2026 High temperatures today through Saturday will be mainly in the middle 90s, except for the upper 90s...
Heat Advisory for Most of State Through At Least Tuesday
CLANTON – Monday, 630 am, June 29, 2026
High temperatures through Saturday will be mainly in the middle 90s, except potentially reaching the upper 90s...
Heat advisory in effect as dangerous heat settles over Cullman County
CULLMAN, Ala. – A dangerous stretch of summer heat is settling over Cullman County and North Alabama, bringing an increased risk of heat-related illness...
Severe Storm Watch For Northern And Parts Of Central Alabama
CLANTON – Monday, 125 pm, June 22, 2026
Clusters or broken line segments extend from central Mississippi to northwestern Alabama as of 1 pm. These...
Severe Storms Possible this Afternoon into Early Tuesday
CLANTON – Monday, 6:30 am, June 22, 2026
Since yesterday, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has expanded the Slight Risk to now include northern and...
Unsettled Through Friday
CLANTON – Sunday, 8:30 am, June 21, 2026
Today, scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are forecast mainly across the southern half of the state....
Alabama EMA urges residents to prepare for extreme heat
CULLMAN, Ala. – With summer heat settling across Alabama, the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is reminding residents to prepare before extreme heat becomes dangerous.
The agency shared extreme...
Very Heavy Rainfall Rest Of Week
By Jim Stefkovich, Meteorologist, Alabama Emergency Management Agency
CLANTON – Tuesday, 6:30 am, June 16, 2026
An area of low pressure is expected to emerge over...
Heavy rainfall and possible flooding beginning this weekend
CLANTON, Ala. – Thursday, 7:30 a.m., June 11, 2026
After a dry day today, scattered thunderstorms are forecast to develop north of I-20 tomorrow afternoon...
CCSO: Suspect’s body found in Welti area; another suspect still at large
UPDATE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2026/06/11/ccso-body-of-second-suspect-wanted-by-mcso-found/
Updated June 10, 2026, at 9:42 p.m.
According to WHNT-19 in Huntsville:
"Kristin Slayton and Christopher Robertson were both out on bond following a...
Heavy Rainfall And Possible Flooding Today
CLANTON – Monday, 700 am, June 8, 2026
A Flood Watch is in effect for areas near and north of I-20 through 8 pm.
Except for...
AARP Alabama warns of new ‘Publishers Clearing House’ scam using FaceTime technology
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - AARP Alabama is alerting residents across the state to a troubling new scam in which criminals impersonate representatives of “Publishers Clearing House” and use FaceTime calls to...
I-65N at Lacon to close Tuesday night, June 2, for bridge repair
ALDOT will close I-65 northbound at Exit 318 at Lacon in Morgan County for one night next week to repair the deck of the...
Flood watch for most of the state into tonight
CLANTON – Tuesday, 600 am, May 26, 2026Another round of scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will develop across much of the state this...
Thunderstorms with Heavy Rain on Memorial Day
CLANTON – Monday, 8:45 am, May 25, 2026
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for parts of central Alabama until 10 am, and a...
Friday Afternoon Update
CLANTON – Friday, 1230 pm, May 22, 2026
Clusters of storms continue to occur early this afternoon from eastern Mississippi to central Alabama, with all...
Next phase of I-65 resurfacing begins tonight, May 10
The next phase of a $16.5 million project to resurface the entirety of I-65 in Morgan County will begin the evening of Sunday, May...
Resurfacing of Hwy. 278 near Jones Chapel to begin May 11
A $2.4 million resurfacing project on U.S. Highway 278 near Jones Chapel in Cullman County will begin next week.
Weather permitting, contractor Grayson Carter and Son will start work...
All Modes of Severe Weather Possible Today into Thursday
CLANTON – Wednesday, 6:00 am, May 6, 2026
It now appears that supercells will move into the western portions of the state this afternoon and...
Welti Elementary classes canceled Wednesday, Thursday after fire in K1 building
CULLMAN, Ala. - Classes at Welti Elementary School have been canceled for Wednesday, May 6, and Thursday, May 7, following a fire in the...
Severe threat increasing for portions of central Alabama
CLANTON, Ala. – Tuesday, 2 p.m., May 5, 2026
A cluster of storms will move across far northern Alabama tonight into early Wednesday morning. A...
U.S. 31 improvements at Lacon to detour traffic to I-65 beginning May 4
An upcoming project to improve U.S. Highway 31 at Lacon in Morgan County will divert traffic to I-65.
The $1.9 million project includes safety widening,...
Severe Weather Threat Update
CLANTON – Tuesday, 1:00 pm, April 28, 2026
Storms near and south of I-20 will continue to redevelop this afternoon with very heavy rainfall, a...
Severe Weather Threat Into Wednesday
CLANTON – Tuesday, 6:30 am, April 28, 2026
There are two separate threats of severe weather today into early Wednesday. The first is due to...
Unsettled Pattern with Periods of Storms this Week
CLANTON – Monday, 2:30 pm, April 27, 2026 An area of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will move into the far northern portions of the state...
Unsettled Pattern with Periods of Storms this Week
CLANTON – Monday, 6:00 am, April 27, 2026
An area of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will move into the far northern portions of the state...
Heavy Rainfall With Some Possible Severe Weather This Week
CLANTON – Sunday, 7:00 am, April 26, 2026
As of 630 am, a cluster of thunderstorms in central MS is moving southeastward and may produce...
Line of Storms Later Today
CLANTON – Friday, 7:30 am, April 24, 2026
A line of thunderstorms will move into western Alabama this evening and rapidly weaken once reaching the...
Active Pattern Friday into Next Week
CLANTON – Wednesday, 6:00 am, April 22, 2026
Models continue to indicate a series of upper-level disturbances will bring much-needed rainfall to the state Friday...
Significant severe weather event likely beginning this evening
Jim Stefkovich, meteorologist, Alabama Emergency Management Agency
CLANTON, Ala. – Sunday, March 15, 2026, noon
…Almost the entire state is now in an Enhanced Risk due...
Significant severe weather event unfolding today into erly Monday
CLANTON, Ala. – Sunday, March 15, 2026, 7 a.m.
…Areas east of I-65 and south of I-85 have been upgraded to Enhanced Risk…
Non-thunderstorm winds will...
Severe Weather Threat Sunday into Monday Followed by a Hard Freeze
CLANTON – Friday, 8:00 am, March 13, 2026
A potent upper-level system and associated strong cold front will push a fast-moving line of thunderstorms through...
Statewide Severe Weather Threat Continues into Early Thursday
CLANTON – Wednesday, 1:15 pm, March 11, 2026
A line of storms will enter the northwestern sections this afternoon and move southward into the evening...
All Modes of Severe Weather Possible into Early Thursday
CLANTON – Wednesday, 8:00 am, March 11, 2026
The SPC expanded the Slight Risk statewide overnight, as models now indicate higher instability and wind shear,...
Severe Threat Increasing Across Much of the State Through this Evening
CLANTON – Monday, 1:30 pm, March 9, 2026
…Slight Risk Expanded for much of the state…
Increasing instability has led to an expansion of the Slight...
A Few Severe Storms Possible Monday with More Significant Threat Wednesday into Thursday
CLANTON – Sunday, 8:00 am, March 8, 2026
On Monday, an upper-level disturbance will produce showers and thunderstorms that will move from west to east...
Line Of Storms This Afternoon into Early Sunday
CLANTON – Saturday, 11:00 AM, March 7, 2026
A line of thunderstorms will enter the northwestern portions of Alabama this afternoon and move southeastward through...
A Few Storms with Hail and 40-60 MPH Gusts Possible
CLANTON – Thursday, 8:00 am, February 26, 2026
A few bands of showers and thunderstorms will move slowly southward across the state today through Friday,...
Low-End Severe Weather Event Possible Sunday
CLANTON – Friday, 8:00 am, February 13, 2026
A line of showers and thunderstorms will enter the western portions of the state after sunrise Sunday,...
UPDATE – Gusty winds and bitterly cold temperatures this weekend
CLANTON, Ala. – The forecast continues to indicate only a 20% or less chance of any precipitation across the state from Friday morning through...
Very cold temperatures into this weekend
CLANTON, Ala. – Monday, Jan. 26, 7 a.m.
Flurries occurred across the northern half of the state overnight, with some snow showers near and north of...
ALDOT warns of black ice danger as temperatures drop
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is urging motorists to use extreme caution in the coming days as temperatures are expected to drop below...
ALDOT prepares for icy roads in north Alabama
Plummeting temperatures across north Alabama will pose a significant and widespread threat of icy roads this afternoon and throughout the night. The threat may...
Winter weather and severe storm threat continue, followed by very cold temperatures
CLANTON, Ala. – Saturday, Jan. 24, 2 p.m.
…The forecast for freezing rain and sleet well north of I-20 remains unchanged……Upgrade to Slight Risk for...
Winter weather and possible severe storms update
CLANTON, Ala. – Friday, Jan. 23, 2:45 p.m.
…Ice Storm Warning for Lauderdale, Colbert and Franklin counties from midnight Saturday until 6 p.m. Sunday…
…Winter Weather...
Winter weather and possibly severe storms this weekend
CLANTON, Ala. – Friday, Jan. 23, 7 a.m.
…Ice Storm Warning for Lauderdale, Colbert and Franklin counties from midnight Saturday until 6 p.m. Sunday……Winter Weather...
Winter precipitation still forecast
CLANTON, Ala. – Thursday 7 a.m., Jan. 22, 2026
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect north of I-20 from 6 p.m. Friday through 6...
Winter Storm Update
CLANTON – Wednesday 300 pm, January 21, 2026
Temperatures have trended slightly warmer near and north of I-20 but impacts still expected.
The past couple of...
ALDOT, ALEA preparing for potential winter weather this weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) are preparing for potential winter weather this weekend.
From ALDOT
ALDDOT...
Winter Storm Watch Friday Into Sunday
CLANTON – Wednesday 730 am, January 21, 2026
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect north of I-20 from 6 pm Friday until 6 pm...
Bosom Buddies warns community about unauthorized use of name
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation, Inc. is warning the public about fraudulent and unauthorized use of its name following reports...
Flooding rainfall and severe storms possible into Saturday
CLANTON, Ala. – There are two distinct weather threats today into Saturday. The first is heavy rainfall and the other is severe storms with damaging...
Very heavy rainfall and severe storms possible Friday into Saturday
CLANTON, Ala. – Rain will begin entering the state tonight through Friday morning, leaving a frontal boundary somewhere across western/central Alabama by Friday afternoon. This...
Thunderstorms enter state late afternoon
CLANTON, Ala. – Thursday, 1:15 pm, Dec. 18, 2025
A broken to solid line of thunderstorms will enter northwestern Alabama around 4 pm, move southeastward...
EMA: Be prepared for this weekend’s cold weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) said residents should be prepared for dangerously cold weather this weekend. EMA Director Tim...
2 rain-producing systems beginning this weekend
CLANTON, Ala. - The good news is that no severe weather is forecast for the next seven days.
Two upper levels system will produce rainfall...
Portions of state upgraded to slight risk for severe weather Tuesday into Early Wednesday
Meteorologist Jim Stefkovich, Alabama Emergency Management Agency
CLANTON, Ala. – A few storms in western Alabama may become more discrete supercells very early Tuesday morning,...
Alabama DHR: November SNAP benefits update
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) received notification the night of Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, from the U.S. Department of...
Record-breaking cold temperatures forecast Monday and Tuesday
CLANTON, Ala. - Very cold air entered the state from the north Sunday morning with dropping temperatures during the afternoon. A Freeze Warning has...
Cullman woman sentenced for pulling shotgun on deputies
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman woman on Tuesday, Oct. 28, was tried and convicted of obstructing government operations and menacing. Virginia Sarah Roberts, 53,...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office issues warning about phone scam
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about phone scammers impersonating law enforcement officers, including CCSO personnel and members of the...
Beneficial rainfall but severe weather still possible south today
…Low-end severe threat continues for southwestern sections…
As of 7 am, rain was entering western Alabama with thunderstorms closer to the coast. The precipitation will...
Severe weather still possible Sunday
CLANTON – Saturday, 800 am October 25, 2025
…Low-end severe threat continues for southern section’s Sunday…
A couple of upper level disturbances will move across the...
CCSO hosting free Public Safety & Awareness Training Oct. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a free Public Safety & Awareness Training “in response to the recent surge in...
Possible severe weather threat beginning late tonight
A line of thunderstorms will enter the western portions of the state between 12 am and 3 am, move eastward throughout the morning hours,...
Drought and potential tropical activity update
Soil conditions continue to worsen. Much of the state is now in a Moderate to Severe Drought with Extreme Drought in the western sections. ...
Cullman City Council passes $194M budget for 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday passed a fiscal year 2026 budget totaling $194,634,790, up over $6 million from last year...
Ivey announces $3.7M in ALDOT Annual Grant projects
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced more than $3.7 million in State funding is being awarded to cities and counties for...
ALEA: 6 fatalities over Labor Day weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol and Marine Patrol Divisions dedicated the 2025 Labor Day weekend to...
CPD hosts fraud and scam awareness events for seniors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department said that in recent years, it has seen a sharp increase in scams and other financial crimes...
A few storms possible this evening into Saturday
Two waves of thunderstorms are possible, generally north of I-20, this evening into Saturday.
The first wave has the highest severe threat when a broken...
CPD hosts tactical training
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department recently hosted a tactical training exercise. Chief Joey Duncan said the department’s Tactical Unit, established in the...
ALEA mourns loss of active K-9 Bella
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is deeply saddened to share the unexpected passing of active K-9 Bella, who suffered a...
CCSO hosting free Firearm Familiarization Classes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office will host Firearm Familiarization Classes every second Thursday through October. Said Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, “Whether...
CPD executes search warrant at Infusion Wellness and Spa
CULLMAN, Ala. - A search warrant was executed at a downtown Cullman business on Monday, Aug. 11, by CPD patrol officers and investigators.
The warrant...
ALEA honors life and service of retired K-9 Pici
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – With deep respect and heavy hearts, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) on Monday, Aug. 4, announced the passing of retired...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 29, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 23, 2025. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
