Phase II water restrictions now in place
CULLMAN - The level of Lake Catoma has reached 15 feet below full pool. Therefore, Phase II of the City of Cullman's Water Conservation Plan is now in effect for all City of Cullman water customers. This includes all customers, i.e. residential, business and...
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...
Heat advisory into Wednesday with a few severe storms possible
Heat Index values in the Advisory area will reach 103-108 today and again tomorrow with very little cooling overnight. Limit outdoor activity, stay in shaded or air-conditioned areas and drink plenty of water.
A few storms are possible near the coast today, with isolated storms...
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...
Are you prepared for cold weather?
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Are you prepared for the cold? As temperatures drop, remember to protect the four P’s: people, pets, pipes and plants. (weather.gov/safety/cold)
Extremely cold air comes every winter into at least part of the country and affects millions of people across the United...
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 Advisories and Winter Storm Watch from early Saturday until 6 p.m. Sunday near and north of I-20…Precipitation is forecast to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
National Weather Service issues heat advisory
HUNTSVILLE - The National Weather Service in Huntsville has just issued a heat advisory for the counties of LAUDERDALE-COLBERT-FRANKLIN AL-LAWRENCE-LIMESTONE-MADISON-MORGAN- MARSHALL-CULLMAN-LINCOLN- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...FLORENCE...MUSCLE SHOALS...SHEFFIELD... TUSCUMBIA...RUSSELLVILLE...RED BAY...MOULTON...TOWN CREEK... ATHENS...HUNTSVILLE...DECATUR...ALBERTVILLE...BOAZ... GUNTERSVILLE...ARAB...CULLMAN...FAYETTEVILLE
The heat advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. on Friday until 7...
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...
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...
Increased severe weather threat today
…Areas near and north of I-20 upgraded to Enhanced Risk today…
Due to forecast higher instability and a slightly southward track of the upper-level system, there is an increased risk of severe storms, especially near and north of I-20.
Clusters of thunderstorms will begin affecting northwestern...
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...
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,...
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...
(UPDATED) NWS cancels Tornado Watch
UPDATE 3:20 p.m.: The National Weather Service has canceled the Tornado Watch.
CULLMAN - The Cullman area remains under a TORNADO WATCH until 7 p.m. Sunday night. Alabama counties included in the watch, issued by the National Weather Service, include: Cullman, Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence,...
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...
Severe weather threat Friday into weekend
A very active pattern will occur into early next week.
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will develop mainly across both the southern half of the state and also for areas east of I-65 both today and Thursday during the afternoon and evening hours. No...
Heavy rainfall and severe storm potential through Tuesday
A Flood Watch is in effect into Monday for portions of central and southeastern Alabama.
From Friday through early Sunday morning, widespread 1-3 inches of rain with spots over 5 inches have occurred generally south of I-20. Through Tuesday afternoon, bands of showers and thunderstorms...
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, even overnight.
A solid to broken line of storms will enter northwestern Alabama this afternoon and move southward through early Thursday....
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...
Weather alert: Severe thunderstorm warning for Cullman County until 5:45 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Cullman County in north central Alabama... * Until 545 PM CDT *
At 511 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dodge City, or 14 miles south of...
Significant impacts increasing Thursday evening through Friday night
From Jim Stefkovich, meteorologist, Alabama Emergency Management Agency
CLANTON, Ala. - Models continue to indicate an area of low pressure will develop over the northwestern Gulf of Mexico Thursday and move northeastward, reaching the southeastern Atlantic coast on Saturday. The exact track of the low...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
Natural disasters and severe weather: when the power goes out
WASHINGTON, D.C. - CDC offers these tips to help you prepare for and cope with sudden loss of power.
Take Action
To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, use generators, pressure washers, grills and similar items outdoors only. Generators should be used at least 20 feet away from...
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...
Lost wages and grocery bills: Now what?
CULLMAN, Ala. - An estimated 59% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, according to a survey by Charles Schwab. That’s 59% of Americans barely scraping by, having to delicately manage bills versus income and needs versus wants. When an intense ice storm threw...
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: 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....
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...
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,...
Winter precipitation ending this morning but bitterly cold temperatures continue
Winter Weather Advisories will be expiring across eastern and southeastern sections between 9 am – 12 pm.
Wind Chill Advisories and Hard Freeze Warnings for most of state into Wednesday morning.
The good news is that at 6 am temperatures remain above freezing south of an...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Heavy rainfall and severe storm potential this evening
A Flood Watch is in effect for far southeastern Alabama until 1 pm Monday.
For areas in far southeastern Alabama, where both the Flood Watch and Slight Risk are in effect, there is a threat of severe storms through 6 pm. A few supercells this...
