(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,...
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...
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: Winter Storm Warning for Cullman County until 6 a.m. Tuesday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service office in Huntsville for Cullman County. It began at 6 p.m. Sunday and is set to expire on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 6 a.m.
Heavy mixed precipitation is expected, with total snow accumulations of...
Drought emergency ‘No Burn’ order to remain in effect statewide until further notice
MONTGOMERY - The statewide drought emergency ‘No Burn’ order declared by Gov. Robert Bentley in early November will remain in effect until conditions change sufficiently to reduce the occurrence and frequency of wildfires, according to the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC). In spite of a...
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)...
Severe weather threat through early Wednesday, NOAA Weather Radio unavailable in Central Alabama
…Enhanced Risk Tuesday extended slightly southward with increased wind threat probabilities…
For the remainder of today, there remains a very low chance of one or two wind gusts from 40-60 mph and/or hail in far northern Alabama between 2 PM and 7 PM. There is...
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...
NWS Huntsville places Cullman Co. under Tropical Storm Warning
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has placed the counties of Cullman, De Kalb, Jackson, Madison and Morgan under a TROPICAL STORM WARNING through Tuesday. Lincoln, Franklin and Moore counties in southern middle Tennessee have been removed from the Tropical Storm Watch.
A...
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 southeastern U.S. on both Sunday and Monday. Rain will begin entering western Alabama around sunrise Sunday and spread eastward across...
Tornado and severe weather preparedness tips from Cullman County EMA
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County is no stranger to severe weather and dangerous storms. Everyone remembers the tornadoes of 2011 that ripped portions of the scenery to shreds; likewise, a hail storm in 2018 left the area with millions of dollars of in damage. Unpredictable weather and springtime...
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, and exit the southeastern portions by early afternoon. There could be a few winds damaging wind gusts and even a...
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 severe storms in south with Marginal Risk expanded northward to I-20 Sunday……Wind Advisory ahead of storms in southeastern sections late...
NWS Huntsville: Tropical Depression Irma to cross Cullman Tuesday morning
Image shows latest projected path of Hurricane Irma, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Below is the latest information from the National Weather Service in Huntsville on how Hurricane Irma will impact the Cullman area. Hurricane Irma is forecast to be Tropical Depression Irma when...
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...
Severe storms possible Friday evening into Saturday morning
CLANTON, Ala. - A line of thunderstorms will enter northwest Alabama Friday evening, weaken after moving south of I-20 and exit the southern portions of the state late Saturday afternoon or evening.
There is the threat of damaging straight-line winds and a few tornadoes north of I-20 between 9...
Unsettled weather pattern and low-end severe threat possible Friday into early Sunday
CLANTON, Ala. -- An upper-level disturbance will move across the southern US Thursday night into Friday. Scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms will enter northwestern Alabama early Friday morning, moving eastward across much of the state through the evening hours. A couple...
Damaging straight-line winds and tornadoes possible beginning this evening
CLANTON, Ala. – A broken line of supercells will move into northwest Alabama between 10 pm and 1 am, move southeastward and exit the state by late Saturday afternoon.
Near and north of I-20/59, conditions are favorable for damaging straight-line winds and a few tornadoes....
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: 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...
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 spread across the state throughout the morning, continue tonight and end in the eastern sections by early Monday afternoon.
A couple...
Flooding rain threat continues with severe storms possible today and Saturday
CLANTON, Ala. – Radar estimates that widespread 2-4 inches with isolated spots over five inches fell through 5 am near and west of I-65, with 1-3 inches east of I-65.
Bands of rain and thunderstorms, although not continuous, will occur through Saturday afternoon. An additional 2-4 inches...
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, and supercells may again form both ahead of and within a line of storms mid- to late-Tuesday morning through the...
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...
ALEA: Make safety a New Year’s resolution; don’t get caught out in the cold
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As 2023 ends and we enjoy the final days of December, it reminds us that winter is here as local forecasters are calling for freezing temperatures, rain and possible snow flurries in the northern part of the state.
Secretary of the Alabama...
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...
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 Sartin said a significant drop in temperatures is expected across the region beginning Saturday night and continuing through Monday morning. “Forecasts...
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
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...
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, move from west to east during the day, and exit the eastern portions by 6 pm.
A few damaging wind gusts...
A few severe storms possible today with unsettled weather into next week
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 8 am north of a Livingston – Montgomery – Auburn line.
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop near and north of I-20 by mid to late afternoon and last into the evening. South...
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 the state Sunday evening through Monday morning. Damaging straight-line winds and a few tornadoes are the main threats. In addition,...
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...
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 p.m. Sunday.
Scattered to numerous rain showers will continue across the state this morning, ending during the afternoon.
Precipitation is now forecast...
Cullman County EMA’s Brent McDonald talks tornado safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the ever-changing Alabama weather, residents must always be prepared for any eventuality. Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) EMA Specialist Brent McDonald is providing tips on proactive steps to ensure safety before, during and after severe weather.
From assembling emergency kits...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Low chances of severe weather today with higher chances this weekend
The stalled frontal boundary across Arkansas and Tennessee may move close enough to initiate isolated to scattered thunderstorms this afternoon north of a Hamilton – Huntsville line. If so, hail and wind gusts from 40-60 mph would be the main threats. However, there remains equal chances the...
Updated list of community storm shelters
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has provided a list of available storm shelters for inclement weather. If you are not in a substantial structure, please go to a shelter. For the safety of shelter occupants, especially small children, please do...
WEATHER ALERT: ‘Rainfall amounts expected are very similar to what we received in December 2015’
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CULLMAN, Ala. - Ahead of this week's expected rainfall totals and flooding, the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA) is monitoring the situation closely, posting updates to social media to let citizens know what to expect.
Said CCEMA Director Phyllis Little, "We...
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 boundary will be the focus for severe weather and very heavy rainfall through at least early Saturday. Of growing concern...
2 waves of rain and potential severe weather today and Monday
CLANTON – Sunday 7:30 am, February 11, 2024 (Updated 8:15 AM, Sunday, February 11, 2024)
Two waves of showers and thunderstorms will occur through Monday. An area of rain with a few thunderstorms concentrated around I-20 is forecast to weaken during the remainder of the morning. From mid to late afternoon,...
Updated list of community storm shelters
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has provided a list of available storm shelters for inclement weather. If you are not in a substantial structure, please go to a shelter. For the safety of shelter occupants, especially small children, please do...
Weather alert: Severe thunderstorm warning for Cullman County until 5:15 p.m.
ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwest Cullman County until 5:15 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Cullman County in north central Alabama...
* Until 515 PM CDT
* At 435 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over...
(UPDATED) NWS Huntsville: Freeze Warning expanded
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a FREEZE WARNING, in effect from 9 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, March 14 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 15 AND from 9 p.m. Wednesday night until 11 a.m. Thursday, March 16.
Counties included in the warning...
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...
Keep your pets safe this winter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Control asks that pet owners be responsible and take care of their animals all year, but especially during the cold winter months.
Director Rodney Banister said that fortunately, winter in our area doesn’t last too long, but it’s important...
NWS Huntsville: Frost Advisory from 3-7 a.m. Saturday morning
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a FROST ADVISORY for an area including Cullman County from 3-7 a.m. Saturday morning.
The advisory is in effect for the counties of Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin (AL), Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and...
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...
Period of rain and thunderstorms through Friday
Most of the state will remain dry today into the evening hours. The exception will be near the coast, where the sea breeze will produce thunderstorms that will move inland mid to late afternoon. Then, yet another upper-level disturbance will move out of southern...
Cullman County Schools canceled Thursday due to winter weather
CULLMAN – Each day this week parents have waited to hear if their children would be attending school on time, on a delayed schedule, or if their child's classes would be canceled altogether, as was the case Thursday, January 19.
“In the interest of doing what...
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 Huntsville issues Wind Chill Advisory for Sunday night/Monday morning
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a WIND CHILL ADVISORY for midnight Sunday night until 11 a.m. Monday morning. Wind Chill Advisory
A bitterly cold arctic front will bring dangerous wind chills to the Tennessee Valley on Sunday night. A Wind...
Cullman County sees little damage during statewide storms
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and local law enforcement expressed Sunday morning how grateful they are for the lack of damage across the area during Saturday's statewide severe weather outbreak.
EMA Director Tim Sartin said the community was blessed beyond...
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, affecting mainly the northern half through midnight and the southern half from midnight through Friday afternoon.
A few storms could produce...
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...
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...
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...
Cullman County Schools bus damaged in weekend storm
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman County Schools bus was damaged Saturday, June 7, when tree limbs fell during severe weather. The bus was set to be used for the system’s annual Summer Learning Camp, which began Monday, June 9, but no one was on...
County Schools on 2-hour delay Thursday, Friday
CULLMAN - Cullman County Schools will be on a two-hour delay due to extremely cold temperatures on Thursday, Jan. 4 and Friday, Jan. 5.
Cullman City Schools will start at normal time, according to Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson.
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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...
A few severe storms possible today through Saturday
Scattered showers and non-severe severe thunderstorms will affect the state this morning, with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms mainly across the western and central sections this afternoon and evening. A few storms later today could have wind gusts from 40-60 mph and possibly...
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...
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 been issued for the northern half of Alabama from late evening into Monday morning. There could even be a couple...
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...
Tips for severe weather prep
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabamians are no strangers to severe weather. Still, it helps to remind oneself of the basics of storm preparation once in a while.
Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Tim Sartin said it’s important to be ready before bad weather comes...
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 watch in effect until 6 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a tornado watch until 6 p.m. for all counties in the Huntsville forecast area:
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected...pushing southeast and affecting areas along and north of a line from Southern Middle Tennessee to...
Updated list of community storm shelters
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has provided a list of available storm shelters for inclement weather. If you are not in a substantial structure, please go to a shelter. For the safety of shelter occupants, especially small children, please do...
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...
Showers and thunderstorms this evening into Monday
Ahead of an approaching upper-level system, winds this morning will begin to increase and, by afternoon, sustained at 10-15 mph with gusts from 15-30 mph north of I-20 and 15-25 mph south of I-20. The upper-level system and associated cold front will produce a...
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...
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...
Areas of rain today with heat next week
Rainbands will occur across the state today, beginning in the southern half this morning and spreading to the northern half later this morning or afternoon. Localized flooding may occur in spots.
Especially across south Alabama and particularly Mobile and Baldwin counties, intense rainfall of 2-5...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Berlin moves forward on storm shelter, park projects
BERLIN, Ala. – The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening moved forward with plans to locate a storm shelter and develop a recreational park complex on the property around the town’s farmers’ market and temporary town hall.
The council approved a motion to put its...
Convent Road, Larkwood Drive among two sections of roadways currently closed to traffic
CULLMAN – The Cullman Police Department, Cullman Fire and Rescue, Cullman Power Board, Cullman Street Department, along with Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson are all asking the public to stay away from affected areas from the flooding which occurred on Christmas Day.
"These areas are...
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...
Tornado watch in effect for all of north Alabama until 8 p.m. tonight
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Tornado Watch for all of north Alabama until 8 p.m. tonight, June 23.
Counties included are Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Fayette, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan,...
Area under severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m.
CULLMAN - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH, in effect until 9 p.m. CST for the following counties in Alabama:
BIBB
BLOUNT
CALHOUN
CHEROKEE
CLEBURNE
COLBERT
CULLMAN
DEKALB
ETOWAH
FAYETTE
FRANKLIN
GREENE
HALE
JACKSON
JEFFERSON
LAMAR
LAUDERDALE
LAWRENCE
LIMESTONE
MADISON
MARION
MARSHALL
MORGAN
PICKENS
SHELBY
ST. CLAIR
SUMTER
TALLADEGA
TUSCALOOSA
WALKER
WINSTON
Hazardous Weather Outlook for north Alabama and portions of southern and middle Tennessee:
Today and Tonight... Scattered to numerous...
Heat advisory into Friday with severe storms possible
Heat Advisories continue for portions of central Alabama through 7 PM today and the northern sections until 7 PM Friday.
Rain and thunderstorms across the northern half of the state will be ending this morning with decreasing clouds statewide by early afternoon. This will not...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Severe weather possible through at least Monday
Scattered to numerous thunderstorms will develop across much of state this afternoon with the highest concentration over the northern half of Alabama. A few damaging wind gusts and hail are the main threats. All storms should dissipate between 9 pm and 12 am.
From Saturday...
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 winds and tornado potential.
As of 6 a.m., rain has entered northwestern Alabama and will reach the rest of the western...
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 Sunday.
Rain showers will move into western Alabama late this afternoon, spread across the state Thursday and continue into early Friday. ...
NWS Huntsville: Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect from 9 p.m. to noon Tuesday
CULLMAN - A WIND CHILL ADVISORY remains in effect for the Cullman area from 9 p.m. tonight until noon Tuesday.
From the National Weather Service in Huntsville:
Bitterly cold arctic air and northerly winds will create dangerous wind chills across the Tennessee Valley tonight through Tuesday...
Heavy rainfall and severe weather potential this afternoon
A Flood Watch is in effect for Central Alabama until 12 AM.
A line of thunderstorms will affect areas east of I-65 through mid to late afternoon. Very heavy rainfall producing localized flooding, a few wind gusts from 40-60 mph, and hail are all possible.
Then, although...
Potential outbreak of severe storms Thursday into early Friday
CLANTON, Ala. – The active spring severe weather pattern continues across the southeast U.S. The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed 24 tornadoes from last Wednesday’s event, which was very significant, since this was more than half the number of tornadoes that typically occur statewide...
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...
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 hours.
Between 4-7 pm, discrete supercells will likely form in southeastern Mississippi and southwestern Alabama, moving northeastward. It is this region...
