Afternoon, evening thunderstorms possible July 4th
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Seasonably warm conditions are expected
this Fourth of July, with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms
possible, mainly during the afternoon and early evening. Showers and storms are
then expected to gradually increase across the Tennessee Valley heading into
the weekend period. Afternoon highs will...
More than 1,000 wildfires since Oct. 1– dry conditions worsen as ‘No Burn Order’ remains in effect
MONTGOMERY - Since the first of October, a total of 1,028 wildfires have destroyed 11,232 acres across the state of Alabama. And the situation is only getting worse as there is no rain in sight. Yesterday at the site of a recent wildfire in...
NWS: Winter Weather Advisory in effect until Wednesday at 1 a.m.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
700 PM CST Tue Dec 10 2019
Limestone-Madison-Morgan-Marshall-Jackson-DeKalb-Cullman-Moore-
Lincoln-Franklin TN-
Including the cities of Athens, Huntsville, Decatur, Albertville,
Boaz, Guntersville, Arab, Scottsboro, Fort Payne, Rainsville,
Cullman, Lynchburg, Fayetteville, Winchester, Sewanee, Decherd,
Estill Springs, and Cowan
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM...
How safe rooms save lives
CULLMAN, Ala. - In 2004, Keith and Deborah Crumbley were selected as part of a FEMA grant program to have a safe room installed at their home in the Simcoe Community. On April 27, 2011, their home took a direct hit from a F5...
ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory issued for area until 3 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for the counties of Marshall, DeKalb and Cullman until 3 p.m. today, Friday, Dec. 8.
From the NWS:
Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one...
List of Cullman County storm shelters
Below is the current list of Cullman County storm shelters, per the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA).
Community Shelter List by cullmansense on Scribd
The April 27, 2011 Cullman County tornadoes: official reports
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - April 25-28, 2011 saw a super outbreak of approximately 350 tornadoes produced by a single long-term event of related systems from Texas to Virginia. Of those storms, 199 occurred in one 24-hour period on April 27, which included 62 in...
Cullman EMA announces new weather alert system ahead of inclement weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the threat of inclement weather arriving in the latter half of the week, the Cullman County EMA is encouraging residents to sign up for the new Cullman County Notification System. Director Tim Sartin says the system will function similar to...
Tornado vs. COVID-19: EMA, National Weather Service, Alabama Department of Public Health recommendations for possible severe weather Tuesday
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala.
- As the nation sits under advisories and orders to self-quarantine, north Alabama
could face a weather situation Tuesday that will force them to choose between
maintaining social distance and protecting themselves and their families from a
tornado or other severe weather. The National Weather...
NWS: Patchy black ice possible overnight
Special alert from the National Weather Service, posted at 2:52 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18:
Lauderdale-Colbert-Franklin AL-Lawrence-Limestone-Madison-Morgan- Marshall-Jackson-De Kalb-Cullman-Moore-Lincoln-Franklin TN- Including the cities of...Florence...Muscle Shoals...Sheffield... Tuscumbia...Russellville...Red Bay...Moulton...Town Creek...Athens... Huntsville...Decatur...Albertville...Boaz...Guntersville...Arab... Scottsboro...Fort Payne...Rainsville...Cullman...Lynchburg... Fayetteville...Winchester...Sewanee...Decherd...Estill Springs... Cowan
...Cold temperatures and patchy black ice overnight...
Temperatures will remain at or below...
Hanceville Exxon ensures locals receive warm meals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In most small Southern towns, there’s a hub – a location that attracts retired farmers and their buddies for biscuits and coffee while they shoot the breeze and discuss the weather. In Hanceville, that hub is the fan-favorite Hanceville Exxon. The...
Oak Mountain State Park suffers tornado damage
PELHAM, Ala. – Severe weather, including an apparent tornado, moved through northern Shelby County Thursday and caused damage at Oak Mountain State Park.
The park suffered widespread tree damage in areas near Alabama Highway 119, as well as damage to the park’s campground and cable...
‘Expect 3 rounds’: EMA director addresses Wednesday’s impending severe weather
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Phyllis Little updated the Cullman County Commission during its work session Tuesday afternoon on the severe weather expected in the Cullman area Wednesday through Thursday morning.
“Expect three rounds,” Little said.
She explained that the first...
(Updated) Latest on area’s Winter Storm Warning
Updated 2-14-21 10:08 p.m.
Here’s the latest on the Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Huntsville:
Counties included: Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin AL, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Cullman, Moore TN, Lincoln TN, and Franklin TN- including the cities of Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield,...
Current list of closings and delays
CULLMAN - Check here for our most current list of winter weather closings and delays. We will update this list as information becomes available.
CLOSED SATURDAY, JAN. 7
Wallace State Community College, Hanceville and Oneonta Campuses
CLOSED FRIDAY, JAN. 6
Cullman City Schools
Cullman County Schools
St. Bernard Preparatory School
Wallace...
ALDOT: Motorists strongly urged to avoid travel into Wednesday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency advise motorists that freezing rain will likely coat roads with ice in north and west-central Alabama beginning tonight. Furthermore, much of the state will experience freezing temperatures over the...
Gov. Ivey declares State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Ida Alabama landfall
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - — Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency Proclamation pertaining to Hurricane Ida.
“Ahead of Hurricane Ida’s anticipated landfall, I’m issuing a state of emergency for Alabama's coastal and western counties effective at 2 p.m.,” stated Gov. Kay Ivey.
The proclamation...
ALERT: Closings and early dismissals
CULLMAN - Cullman County is under a winter weather advisory until 3 p.m. today. Below are the closings and early dismissals announced so far. This list will be updated.
Cullman County Schools will dismiss at 10:30 a.m.
Wallace State will close at 11 a.m.
Cullman City Schools...
LIST: Weather closings Feb. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Due to the threat of inclement weather later today, some closings have been announced. If you know of one we missed, email wendy@cullmantribune.com.
Cullman City Schools- "Due to a change in weather conditions, all after school activities and extended day programs are...
Area power outages
CULLMAN COUNTY - The Cullman Electric Cooperative is experiencing multiple power outages spread across the county.
CEC Communications Director Brian Lacy says crews are aware and on their way to assess the problem or problems.
"Crews are responding; will be assessing damage and begin making repairs...
Area under Flood Warning
The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a Flood Warning for southwestern Jackson County, Marshall County, Madison County, Lauderdale County, Limestone County, Colbert County, DeKalb County, Cullman County, Franklin County, Morgan County and Lawrence County until 5:30 p.m. Monday.
“At 1128 AM CST,...
‘It’s critical for folks not to let their guard down’
Cullman County facing severe weather threat from Wednesday morning through early Thursday
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - National Weather Service (NWS) Huntsville office Senior Meteorologist Andrew Pritchett told Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) and local law enforcement staff in a web briefing Tuesday afternoon that...
Dusting of snow possible tonight; ALDOT encourages caution
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm system may bring a mixture of light wintry precipitation or snow to the area starting late tonight. A dusting of snow is possible by daybreak Monday morning, primarily over northwest Alabama.
As this...
Winter Weather Advisory in effect Tuesday 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY, in effect from 6 a.m.-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16 for the counties of Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, De Kalb, Cullman and Franklin (Tennessee).
According to the NWS:
Accumulating snow is expected...
NWS Huntsville: Get ready for wet weather as remnants of Laura move east
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Reports from the National Weather Service (NWS) Huntsville office (NWSH) indicate rainy days ahead with chances of dangerous weather for north Alabama, as the remnants of Hurricane Laura are expected to pass on an eastward path north of the state.
ThursdayThe NWSH...
Tornado Watch effective until 3 a.m. for Cullman area
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Tornado Watch, effective until 3 a.m. Sunday morning, April 14, for the following counties:
Bibb, Blount, Cullman, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lawrence, Marengo, Marion, Marshall, Morgan, Perry, Pickens, Shelby, Sumter, Tuscaloosa,...
Icy roads a risk across Alabama through Tuesday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) advise motorists that icy road conditions are possible across much of the state as widespread freezing occurs late Sunday, Feb. 14, through Tuesday, Feb. 16.
In addition, freezing fog...
UPDATE: Road conditions
These Cullman Police Department vehicles, pictured on Jan. 16, have been used in past snow events to help remove stranded vehicles. / Noah Galilee
Updated 1-16-18 6:42 p.m.
6:42 p.m. UPDATE from the City of Cullman
Woodland Street Northwest is closed where it intersects with U.S. Highway...
Sirens vs. radios vs. device apps: which should you use?
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - As residents across the county seek safety during bad weather, The Tribune sought input from various sources about the value of community sirens, household radios, personal device apps and other means of communication in giving effective warnings to people in...
Polar Bear Plunge, Wellness Day will go on as planned Saturday
CULLMAN - Cullman City Parks and Recreation’s third annual Community Wellness Day, including the Polar Bear Plunge, will go on as planned Saturday, in spite of frigid weather. Saturday's high will be a nippy 28 degrees. The projected temp at 11 a.m. (the time...
County Road 522 on Stouts Mountain damaged by weekend storms
STOUTS MOUNTAIN, Ala. - Heavy weekend rains brought by the remnants of tropical storm Claudette washed away the shoulder and edge of the road surface on County Road 522 on Stouts Mountain. According to the Cullman County Road Department, the slide displaced an extensive...
National Weather Service unveils webpage commemorating April 27, 2011 severe weather outbreak
BIRMINGHAM and HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has launched a website to commemorate the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak across Alabama. The page tracks the storms through the course of the day with meteorological data, describes each tornado event of the...
Complete list: school, business, org. closings; road closings
Last updated: 1-17-18, 2:24 p.m.
CULLMAN - North Alabama, including the Cullman area, remains under a Wind Chill Advisory until noon Wednesday, Jan. 17.
Here's a list of delays and closings in The Tribune's coverage area. Check back for updates.
CLOSED: Cullman City Schools will be closed...
Cullman County EMA: the lessons from 2011
CULLMAN, Ala. - Training and preparation are necessary tools for the emergency management system, but all the training in the world cannot fully prepare responders for an event like the 2011 tornado outbreak. The real-world disaster provided on-the-job training for the Cullman County Emergency...
Latest snow forecast from NWS
SEE UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisory issued for Cullman Co. beginning Friday at 3 p.m.
Crews from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) were out early this morning applying liquid de-icer to Interstate 65 in Cullman County. Image courtesy of Matt Redmond.
CULLMAN - The National Weather...
Storms expected today
CULLMAN - Thunderstorms will move into the Cullman area around lunchtime, according to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, which said some may become strong to marginally severe.
NWS Huntsville has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the counties of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone,...
Weekend severe weather chances dropping, increased threat Monday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The National Weather Service Huntsville forecaster issued an updated forecast Friday afternoon, showing that the tropical system coming up from the Gulf Coast will pass south of Cullman County with little effect. The region will instead be impacted by heavy rains...
Tornados possible as Hurricane Ida makes landfall
WASHINGTON, D.C. - There is a risk of tornadoes if you're on the path of Hurricane Ida.
Track weather updates in your area and know the difference between a watch and a warning to stay safe:
Tornado WATCH = Stay alert and be ready to shelter
Tornado...
Cullman EMA: Prepare now for tonight’s storms
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman area could see severe weather Saturday night into Sunday. According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, the greatest threat will be from midnight until 9 a.m. Sunday. Wind gusts of 60-70 mph are possible, with hail and isolated...
Hurricane Ida: major storm system will impact north Alabama Monday and Tuesday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - As Hurricane Ida pushes through the Gulf of Mexico and a likely point of landfall on the Louisiana coast becomes clearer, National Weather Service forecasters warn that a probable major storm will impact north Alabama Monday night and through the day...
Starting July 28, severe thunderstorms deemed ‘destructive’ will activate a Wireless Emergency Alert on smartphones
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Severe thunderstorms can be life-threatening, but not all severe storms are the same. Hazardous conditions range from tornadoes, large hailstorms and widespread straight-line winds called derechoes, to cloud-to-ground lightning and flash flooding.
Starting July 28, the National Weather Service will better convey the...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cullman until 8 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Cullman AL, Hartselle AL, Hanceville AL until 8:00 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/gmKXdZbPmf— NWS Severe Tstorm (@NWSSevereTstorm) April 19, 2019
The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Cullman County in north central Alabama...
Morgan...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 3 a.m. for Cullman area
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Cullman AL, Hartselle AL, Hanceville AL until 8:00 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/gmKXdZbPmf— NWS Severe Tstorm (@NWSSevereTstorm) April 19, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch effective until 3 a.m. Friday for Cullman and the surrounded...
Looking back to April 27, 2011
Kenneth Nail, City of Hanceville Mayor
It could have been the worst of days and it was one of the best of days. Cullman, no doubt, got more construction debris. We got more vegetative debris. We hauled over 300,000 cubic yards of debris. We thank...
LIST: Monday early dismissals, closings due to weather
CULLMAN - The threat of significantly severe weather on Monday has triggered several early dismissals around the Cullman area. According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, "Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop Monday afternoon and spread eastward ahead of an approaching storm system....
List: Closings due to Irma
CULLMAN COUNTY - Below is a list of known closings due to Hurricane Irma's expected impact on the Cullman area. This list will be updated as closings are reported.
Cullman City Schools- closed on Monday, Sept. 11 and Tuesday, Sept. 12; this includes all after-school...
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Cullman Co. beginning Friday at 3 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for 3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 6 to 3 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 for counties in the Tennessee Valley, including Cullman.
Light snow accumulations are possible Friday afternoon into Friday night. An...
B.A.S.S. Reschedules College Tournament Amid Flooding
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Heavy spring rains across central Alabama have caused water levels to soar, prompting B.A.S.S. and officials with local hosts at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce to postpone the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series at Lewis Smith Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops until...
Commission calls emergency meeting, declares state of emergency for Cullman County
Updated Jan. 14, 2024, at 7:22 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Sunday called an emergency meeting to discuss the impending winter weather and declared a state of emergency for the county. Chairman Jeff Clemons, along with the other commissioners in attendance,...
Wind Advisory in effect until 4 p.m. Friday
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Wind Advisory for our area until 4 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 1.
From NWS Huntsville:
Gusty winds expected through Friday afternoon... .As the remnants of Tropical Depression Harvey continue to push across the region, sustained...
Braving the cold for the sake of others
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County has effectively been at a standstill for the better portion of a week, thanks to the winter storm that swept in on Monday. Temperatures plummeted and many local volunteer organizations jumped into action, opening warming stations to anyone needing...
Stiefelmeyer Building damaged in severe storm
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Stiefelmeyer Building and surrounding area were damaged during an unexpected severe storm in the early morning hours of Friday, April 28, 2023. About one-third of the roof and building debris were blown away, vehicles were damaged and a power pole...
Cullman EMA: increased snow totals, snow will be here between 4-6 p.m.
UPDATE: 5:59 p.m. Jan. 6: Yes, folks, we know. It appears all of the precipitation has gone south of Cullman County; however, according to the Cullman County EMA, snow is still possible. Also, there have been isolated reports of bridges icing in the county....
(UPDATED) List: Closings and delays due to winter weather
UPDATED Jan. 16, 2018
CULLMAN - North Alabama, including the Cullman area, remains under a Wind Chill Advisory until 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17.
Here's a list of delays and closings in The Tribune's coverage area. Check back for updates.
CLOSED: Cullman City Schools will be closed...
NWS Huntsville cancels Tropical Storm Warning; Wind Advisory in effect from 3 p.m. to 4 a.m.
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has CANCELED all watches and warnings for its coverage area as Irma continues to weaken. The Cullman area is now under a WIND ADVISORY from 3 p.m. today until 4 a.m. Tuesday.
**Tropical Storm Warning Canceled as...
Another active hurricane season predicted
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – This year’s hurricane season appears to be developing into an active one. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting 13 to 20 named storms. According to the center, six to 10 of these storms could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph...
Phase III of the City’s Emergency Water Conservation Plan to go into effect tomorrow
Lake Catoma on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017
CULLMAN - On Thursday, Jan. 5, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs signed a Declaration of Urgency declaring that Phase III of the City’s Emergency Water Conservation Plan, as set out in Ordinance 2011-29, will be implemented beginning at 12:01...
Tornado Safety tips and advice from the American Red Cross
WASHINGTON D.C. - With spring approaching, uncertain weather conditions are bound to arise. Instead of being reactive the “Be Red Cross Ready” campaign is trying to help with preventive measures to ensure everyone has the best chance of surviving a tornado. Below is some...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats’ home opener against Jasper rescheduled for Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Due to the threat of severe weather approaching the area Friday night, city schools will be releasing students at 1:30 p.m. and Cullman’s home opener against the Jasper Vikings has been rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29 at 11 a.m. Due to...
Winter Storm Watch Monday night through Tuesday midday
HUNTSVILLE - The U.S National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Winter Storm Watch for an area including northern Alabama, beginning Tuesday at midnight and lasting through Tuesday at noon.
Counties included in the watch are: Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin (AL), Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan,...
Community storm shelters to open in preparation for Tuesday storms
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The National Weather Service has issued warnings of the potential impact Hurricane Ida is expected to have on Cullman County and North Alabama. With flooding and tornadoes possible across the area, residents are urged to be weather aware and have...
EMS telecommunicators: Unsung heroes behind the scenes
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The men and women and who make up Cullman’s first responder community are tasked with keeping the county and its residents safe and protected. Emergency calls come in at all hours of the day and night from people in desperate...
Weather Alert: Severe thunderstorm watch, hazardous weather outlook for Cullman County
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for several counties, including Cullman, until midnight tonight.
Counties included:
Blount
Cherokee
Colbert
Cullman
DeKalb
Etowah
Fayette
Franklin
Jackson
Jefferson
Lamar
Lauderdale
Lawrence
Limestone
Madison
Marion
Marshall
Morgan
St. Clair
Walker
Winston
A HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK is also in effect for the Cullman area:
Thunderstorms are expected to develop late this afternoon and continue...
UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning now in effect Tuesday from midnight to noon
HUNTSVILLE - The U.S. National Weather Service in Huntsville has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch for the Cullman area to a Winter Storm Warning. The warning is in effect from midnight to noon on Tuesday.
A strong cold front will move eastward through the region...
Wednesday night storms leave several across county without power
CULLMAN, Ala. –
Thunderstorms made their way across north Alabama late Wednesday night and left
several homes in Cullman and Winston County without power. According to Cullman
Electric Cooperative’s (CEC) Manager of Communications Brian Lacy, the peak
outage was approximately 2,200 members when the storms came through overnight
but...
Flash Flood Warning for SE Cullman County until 6:30 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeast Cullman County until 6:30 p.m. tonight.
"Flooding continues on tributaries feeding Mulberry Creek. Low water crossings and low-lying areas may be susceptible to flooding through early this evening. Some...
Cullman City/County Schools close Thursday, among other agencies
CULLMAN – Both Cullman City and County Schools will be closed on Thursday due to the immense amount of snowfall. Both Dr. Doreen Griffeth (City School superintendent) and Dr. Craig Ross (County School superintendent) said no classes will be held Thursday, Feb. 26.
Warming Shelter:...
Winter Storm Warning valid tonight from 9 PM CST for Cullman, DeKalb, Marshall [AL] till Saturday, March 12, 9 AM CST
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - IEMBot Huntsville has expanded the area of Winter Storm Warning to include Cullman County beginning Friday night from 9:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning.
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north Alabama and portions of southern middle Tennessee.
Overnight
A strong arctic front...
Preparing pets for freezing temps: Indoors and outdoors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Summer feels like it was gone in the blink of an eye and Cullman locals woke up this week to frigid temps and frosty air. Residents are breaking out heavy coats and winter shoes, swapping tank tops for hoodies and Crocs...
Area readying for severe weather Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County is already under a Wind Advisory from midnight Friday to 9 p.m. Saturday, ahead of what forecasters are predicting to be a stormy Saturday.
WHNT 19 Chief Meteorologist Jason Simpson reported, “Friday looks breezy and warm with some occasional rain....
Heat advisory in effect from noon to 7 p.m. today
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a HEAT ADVISORY for our area from noon until 7 p.m. today, Friday, July 21.
The advisory is in effect for the following counties in Alabama:
Lauderdale
Colbert
Franklin
Lawrence
Limestone
Madison
Morgan
Marshall
Cullman
Temperatures well into the mid to upper 90s will produce...
Major winter impacts beginning Sunday evening
CLANTON, Ala. – Sunday 7:30 am, January 14, 2024
Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for counties north of I-20. Advisories will be issued farther south in later updates.
The key message here is road impacts are possible whether or not you...
Hazardous Weather Outlook as Harvey approaches area
The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north Alabama and portions of southern middle Tennessee.
Today and Tonight
Tropical Storm Harvey is forecast to move across the southern Mississippi River Valley today and tonight. Moisture associated with and preceding this...
ALDOT cautions against travel as conditions worsen
ALDOT advises motorists that travel is hazardous and expected to become more hazardous as conditions worsen tonight in north Alabama. Non-essential travel is strongly discouraged.
At this time, the only weather-related closure of a state-maintained route is on I-65, between Exit 310 (Alabama 157 at Cullman)...
NWS Huntsville issues Flash Flood Watch for area until noon Wednesday
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a FLASH FLOOD WATCH from 9 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 19 until noon on Wednesday, Dec. 20 for the counties of Colbert, Cullman, De Kalb, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall and Morgan...
Tornado watch until 8 p.m.; County, city schools cancel afternoon, evening activities
CULLMAN COUNTY - Both Cullman City Schools and Cullman County Schools have canceled all afternoon and evening activities for Thursday, as the area is under a Tornado Watch until 8 p.m. tonight.
According to the National Weather Service:
Brief tornadoes will be possible this afternoon and...
Potential for Tornado Watch above 60%
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Areas affected are much of eastern Mississippi into western and northern Alabama. This is concerning for Severe potential and Watch possible with a probability of a Watch Issuance...60 percent.
SUMMARY...Storms are expected to gradually increase in intensity along a cold front, with...
Multiple fires throughout county has Sheriff Gentry asking residents to refrain from burning
CULLMAN - With high winds, warm weather and a lack of rain, firefighters throughout Cullman County are currently fighting brush fires associated with residents burning trash or brush.
"With conditions the way they are, we are asking residents to please refrain from burning anything at...
Gov. Ivey issues State of Emergency to aid in Alabama flooding recovery efforts
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued a State of Emergency effective at noon CST Feb. 18, 2020 to aid in Alabama’s recovery efforts following recent flooding. The SOE includes all 67 counties.
“The significant amount of rain that has fallen across Alabama...
Tornado Watch, Wind Advisory for area
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Tornado Watch for an area including Cullman County. The watch is in effect until 7 p.m.
Alabama counties included are Colbert, Cullman, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Pickens, Sumter,...
LIST: Helpful links for today’s severe weather
CULLMAN - As Alabama braces for significantly severe weather this afternoon, it's important to be aware of the resources available for assistance. Below is a list of links that could be helpful to keep on hand today.
Cullman County Emergency Management Agencey (EMA)
www.facebook.com/CullmanCountyEMA/
https://twitter.com/CullmanEMA
www.cullmanema.org
WHNT19 Chief Meteorologist...
Community of all ages comes together in time of need
CULLMAN, Ala. - When Cullman County was hit with frigid temps over the last several days, and ice made travel treacherous, if not impossible, residents took action and took their love of community to the streets.
Brad Ingram, a retired U.S. Army veteran with 14...
Downtown library damaged by storm
CULLMAN, Ala. - A line of severe storms on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, caused widespread power outages with fallen trees and downed power lines, as well as structural damage to many homes and businesses through the area. One building in particular that serves as...
NWS: Freeze Warning in effect midnight tonight to 9 a.m. Friday
The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Freeze Warning from midnight tonight (Thursday) through 9 a.m. Friday morning.
Counties included in the warning are Lauderdale,Colbert,Franklin (AL),Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb, Cullman Moore, Lincoln and Franklin (TN).
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low...
NWS: Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 3 a.m.; Wind Chill Advisory from 3-9 a.m. Saturday
CULLMAN - Here is the latest from the National Weather Service, issued at 2:44 p.m., for the counties of Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, Dekalb and Cullman.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 A.M. SATURDAY
Additional light snow and bitterly cold wind chills expected late...
NWS issues Freeze Watch, Friday 10 p.m.-Saturday 8 a.m.
The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Freeze Watch, in effect from Friday at 10 p.m. through Saturday at 8 a.m., for the counties of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin (AL), Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman.
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as...
Damaging winds and flooding possible in approaching weather system
CULLMAN, Ala. - All of north Alabama will see the threat of severe weather Wednesday night and Thursday morning as a cold front moves into the area, and short-term conditions could set the stage for flooding this weekend.
Most models indicate a round of showers...
Cullman County Schools on 2-hour delay Wednesday, Feb. 20
Cullman County Schools are on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 20. Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette said the decision was made because of the amount of the water on the roads and that some school buses have to start before dawn.
ALDOT: After snowfall, expect icy conditions until temperatures rebound
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is continuing to warn Alabamians to expect icy roadways and bridges until temperatures return to above freezing.
While all state routes in ALDOT's North Region currently remain open, sub-freezing temperatures through Thursday morning pose a threat of black ice...
NWS Huntsville: Wind Advisory from 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Wind Advisory for the area, including Cullman County, for Monday, Jan. 23 from 3 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sustained winds will increase tonight to around 25 mph in most locations, with gusts between 35 and 40...
Ivey proclaims April 27 Day of Remembrance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On April 27, 2011, a series of long-track tornadoes ripped through the state of Alabama in three waves across 35 of our 67 counties. Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 marks the 10th anniversary of this unprecedented natural disaster that took the...
Area bracing for storms; community storm shelter list included
CULLMAN - North Alabama is bracing for strong storms Friday night and Saturday. Here's the latest from the National Weather Service in Huntsville.
Hazardous Weather Outlook- Lauderdale-Colbert-Franklin AL-Lawrence-Limestone-Madison-Morgan-Marshall-Jackson-DeKalb-Cullman-Moore-Lincoln-Franklin TN.
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north Alabama and portions of southern middle Tennessee.
Tonight... Several rounds of...
Fire Danger Warning issued for north Alabama- effective immediately
MONTGOMERY - Because extremely dry weather conditions and low humidity have combined to create an atmosphere favorable for wildfires, the Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a Fire Danger Warning for 46 Alabama counties effective immediately, until appreciable rainfall is received. These counties include: Autauga,...
NWS Huntsville: latest on Hurricane Nate
HUNTSVILLE - The latest from the National Weather Service in Huntsville: A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for the Cullman area through Sunday evening. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop later this afternoon and continue into tonight. Locally heavy...
NWS: Severe thunderstorm warning for southwest Cullman Co. until 8:30 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Cullman County in north central Alabama... * Until 830 PM CDT *
HAZARD...60 to 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to...
Area remains smoky; two fires currently in Cullman County
Grass fire in Crane Hill community on Sunday (photo supplied by reader Mary Laskody)
Updated 11/14/16 at 8:18 a.m.
At this time all fires within Cullman County are contained. Residual smoke is still present from fires outside of the county.
Updated 11/13/16 at 6:15 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY -...
Flash Flood Watch Friday 9 a.m to 9 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a FLASH FLOOD WATCH for our area, in effect from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, July 28.
A cold front approaching from the north will bring widespread showers and thunderstorms across much of the Tennessee Valley...
NWS extends Flood Warning until 2:30 a.m. Monday
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has extended the Flood Warning for our area until 2:30 a.m. Monday morning.
The Flood Warning is in effect for the following areas:
Jackson County
Marshall County
Madison County
Limestone County
DeKalb County
Cullman County
Morgan County
Southeastern Lincoln County in Middle Tennessee
Franklin County in...
CEC staying prepared for every storm
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the south, it’s commonly known that weather is never a guarantee from day to day, something that keeps crews at the Cullman Electric Cooperative always on their toes.
Brian Lacy, CCC, manager of Communications & External Affairs CEC, said weather is...
Heat wave safety tips
CULLMAN - With temperatures soaring into the mid- to high-90s, the heat index hitting 110 and humidity almost unbearable, it is extremely important to take precautions and stay safe. Not only you, but your friends, family, neighbors and pets as well. Our area is...
