Cullman City Schools monitoring winter storm; decision on Monday and Tuesday classes expected Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools officials are closely monitoring weather conditions ahead of an approaching winter storm as administrators evaluate potential impacts to...
Cullman County Schools monitoring weather as storm system approaches
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette said the district is closely monitoring weather conditions as a major storm system approaches...
Cold today into Tuesday with potential winter weather late week
CLANTON, Ala. – A chilly couple of days with high temperatures both today and Tuesday from the 40s north to the 50s south. Lows tonight...
Summer safety tips for pets
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter offered many tips for keeping your furry friends healthy at home this summer, with safety in...
Several rounds of thunderstorms through Monday
Showers and thunderstorms will continue this morning south of a frontal boundary along I-59. Across south Alabama or south of a Livingston – Montgomery...
Two rounds of potential severe weather today into Sunday
A Mesoscale Convective System (MCS) with a large or several clusters of storms will move across the northern half of the state from late...
Active pattern Friday into next week
Concerning Friday, it is still unclear whether scattered thunderstorms will develop across Alabama or a Mesoscale Convective System (MCS) with clusters or line of...
Line of storms expected today
A line of storms is likely today, enter northern Alabama early to mid-afternoon and travel southward through the evening hours. Damaging wind gusts and...
A few severe storms possible Thursday
An upper-level disturbance and surface frontal boundary will move through the state this afternoon into tonight. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will move from north...
A few storms possible Thursday
…Freeze Warning and Frost Advisory in effect for northern 2/3 of the state until 9 am…
After a chilly start this morning, high temperatures will...
Line of storms and potential flooding rain tonight into Monday
A few thunderstorms may develop this afternoon north of I-20 and west of I-65. If so, a couple of storms could produce wind gusts...
Severe weather threat continues for Sunday night into Monday
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will move across the state from Saturday afternoon through early Sunday afternoon. A couple of storms on Sunday could...
Severe weather threat increasing Sunday night into Monday
The severe weather threat is increasing Sunday night into Monday.
An upper-level disturbance will bring scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms to the...
A few severe storms possible Sunday into Monday
CLANTON, Ala. – Ahead of an approaching upper-level system, winds Sunday morning will begin to increase and, by afternoon, will be sustained at 10-20...
Cold tonight with storms late this weekend
A Freeze Warning is in effect for the northern half of the state from 1 a.m. through 8-9 a.m. Friday, with a Frost Advisory...
Strong, gusty winds followed by a line of Thunderstorms this evening
CLANTON – Strong and gusty winds have knocked down trees and power lines in parts of Central Alabama this afternoon. Winds will continue to...
Update on cold temperatures and potential winter weather
Rain will spread over the state tonight into Saturday morning, ending in the southeastern sections Saturday evening. A few thunderstorms may also develop and...
Very cold next week with potential winter weather
Widespread rain will spread over the state during the day on Saturday, ending in the southeastern sections by early Sunday morning. Total rainfall amounts...
Barnette: Weather-related decisions prioritize safety of students, faculty, staff
CULLMAN, Ala. – As the winter season brings the potential for severe weather to Cullman County, school leaders are taking extra precautions to ensure...
Friday morning’s winter storm threat
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Below is a Wednesday afternoon (press time) look at Friday morning's winter storm threat.
Some basic info to know:
Snow/ice begins to accumulate...
LIST: Cullman County warming shelters
CULLMAN, Ala. - As arctic air hits the area over the next few days, there are several warming shelters available for those in need.
As...
Winter preparedness tips for homeowners from Cullman Electric Cooperative
CULLMAN, Ala. – As winter weather approaches and storms are rolling in, Cullman Electric Cooperative is offering valuable tips for residents to stay safe...
3Sixty Jeep Club ready to assist Cullman area ahead of winter weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - As potential inclement weather approaches, 3Sixty Jeep Club is gearing up to provide critical assistance to residents of Cullman and surrounding...
Disaster preparedness tips for those living with diabetes
For those with diabetes, it can be difficult to manage chronic disease day to day, but add in a natural disaster and it can...
Winter storm for parts of Alabama
Significant impacts are likely for areas near and north of I-20.
Precipitation will begin to enter the western portions of the state after 9 pm...
‘It’s essential to be prepared for winter weather conditions’
Advice from Allison Bright, CEO of the Utilities Board of the City of Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – During winter weather, the possibility of power outages...
Cullman County cold weather resources: Senior centers, warming shelters
CULLMAN, Ala. - As cold weather approaches the area, several local entities are providing services to keep residents warm and safe.
Cullman County Commission on...
Cold temperatures and late week winter precipitation on the way
Winds behind a strong cold front will contain gusts across the state from 25-35 mph through this afternoon. Snow showers or flurries will occur...
Severe and winter weather update
Non-precipitation winds ahead of an approaching strong cold front will contain gusts from 25-40 mph beginning in the western half of the state by...
Cold weather tips from Cullman County EMA
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cold weather is on the way! Temperatures will begin dropping this week, with Wednesday afternoon bringing the lows in the mid-20s....
Wet conditions through early Wednesday with a few severe storms possible Tuesday
CLANTON – Periods of rain with thunderstorms at times will occur through early Wednesday morning across Alabama as several upper-level disturbances will move across...
Cullman Power Board, Cullman Electric Cooperative share cold weather guidance
CULLMAN, Ala. - As temperatures drop across the region, the Cullman Power Board (CPB) and Cullman Electric Cooperative (Cullman EC) are providing essential information...
Cullman County EMA shares info on weather readiness, preparation
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) said the Cullman area could see as much as 5 inches of rain through...
Hurricane Helene to impact state into Friday
CLANTON, Ala. -- Helene is forecast to make landfall in the Florida Big Bend area between 7-11 pm as a Category 3 hurricane with...
Severe thunderstorms possible today through Sunday
CLANTON, Ala. – Several clusters of showers and thunderstorms will move from northwest to southeast across Alabama today through Sunday. A few damaging wind...
Watermelons: A treat to beat the summer heat
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — When the summer sun is scorching, there is little more refreshing than a juicy slice of watermelon. Whether from a...
Keeping outdoor pets safe during extreme heat
CULLMAN, Ala. - Summer is in full swing and the temps are climbing daily. While many people may be retreating indoors to beat the...
COLUMN: Weather – or not
“Hey Google! What’s the weather forecast for today?” Those are my waking words each and every morning. And during the course of the day,...
Flooding rainfall and potential severe weather coming this week
CLANTON, Ala. -- Several upper-level disturbances will affect the state this week. The first will produce rain and thunderstorms beginning this evening in the...
Severe weather threat continues through Friday morning
CLANTON, Ala. -- Through 6 pm, the greatest threat of severe weather will be generally south of I-20 and east of I-65 where scattered...
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...
Gusty winds ahead of line of storms today into Tuesday
CLANTON, Ala. - Non-thunderstorm winds at 130 pm were sustained at 15-25 mph with gusts mainly 20-30 mph.
Winds will continue to slowly increase through...
NOAA Weather Radio broadcast returning ahead of severe storm season
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is the “big gun” of the United States when it comes to tracking, predicting...
Cullman Electric Co-op prepared for extreme cold weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative together with the Tennessee Valley Authority are monitoring the extreme cold weather entering the region and its impact...
Cold weather tips from Cullman Electric Co-op
CULLMAN, Ala. - Brrr! Extreme cold temperatures are coming our way, which means your home will be working in overdrive to keep you and your...
CHS adds weather station as engineering students showcase 3D print skills statewide
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is partnering with a weather institute to host a cutting-edge weather monitoring station on campus, with students taking...
Prepared for the storm: Cullman Electric Cooperative readies for fall power outages
Updated Nov. 20, 2023, at 6:50 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – As the fall storm season approaches, Cullman Electric Cooperative stands ready to tackle any challenges...
Cold weather coming: Heat your home safely
If you happen to live in areas that experience colder weather, it’s starting to get chilly and you may be turning your heat on....
ACES: Heat safety important as summer temperatures rise
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Outdoor work and recreation are difficult to enjoy when temperatures are hotter than a black cat on a tin roof...
Lightning strike kills cattle in Berlin, highlights need for safety in storms
BERLIN, Ala. – Lightning killed 31 cattle on the farm of Daymin Gardner in Berlin during Saturday afternoon’s thunderstorms. The cattle were taking shelter...
Severe weather for portions of state this afternoon into Monday
CLANTON, Ala. – Two waves of thunderstorms are expected from this afternoon into Monday morning, both of which will likely produce some severe weather.
The first wave...
CAPNA opens applications for weatherization assistance
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the cost of living steadily rising, and many homeowners unable to perform crucial repairs to maintain their homes, it can...
Community storm shelters to open during severe weather events
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has provided a list of available storm shelters for inclement weather. If you are not...
A line of showers and thunderstorms will enter northwestern Alabama between 10 pm tonight and 2 am Thursday
CLANTON - Widespread dense fog will occur statewide through late morning with the visibility ¼ mile or less. Allow extra time to reach your destination.
A line...
Severe weather possible Thursday with snowfall Friday
CLANTON, Ala. – Thunderstorms will develop ahead of a cold front moving quickly through the state on Thursday. During the morning hours and across the...
Severe weather is likely Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning
CLANTON – Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are forecast to occur mainly across the western half of the state today. No severe weather is...
Severe storms are possible today, Saturday, and next Tuesday
CLANTON – A number of upper level disturbances will affect Alabama over the next six days. Today, a line of thunderstorms will move into the...
Very cold temperatures into next week
CLANTON, Ala. – Christmas Eve (Saturday morning) will see low temperatures in the single digits near and north of I-20 north to teens along...
Brutally cold air arrives early Friday
CLANTON – Wednesday, 8:00 am December 21, 2022
As expected, the National Weather Service has upgraded Wind Chill and Hard Freeze Watches to Warnings across much of...
Life-Threatening Wind Chill for Much of the State late this week
CLANTON – Wind Chill and Hard Freeze Watches have been issued for much of the state from Thursday evening or early Friday through the Christmas weekend. The National...
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...
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...
Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - With seemingly constant threats of inclement weather, no matter the season, residents will be able to participate in the state’s annual...
Rebound: Cullman’s tornado recovery makes huge leaps
CULLMAN, Ala. - The large multi-vortex EF-4 tornado that plowed through downtown Cullman on the afternoon of April 27, 2011 did massive damage along...
NWS: At least 1 EF-1 tornado in Cullman County Wednesday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National Weather Service (NWS) Huntsville office sent a damage assessment team to inspect areas of Cullman County hit by Wednesday...
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Are Preparing For Inclement Weather
MADISON, Ala. - In the coming days, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will continue to work with local hospitals, providing them with blood products. It’s...
‘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...
Cullman Electric Co-op ready to restore power
CULLMAN, Ala. – As residents prepare for yet another round of thunderstorms and high winds following Monday’s storms and Tuesday’s early morning flooding in...
Cullman Power Board ready to respond in case of outages
CULLMAN, Ala. - Those responsible for keeping the power on for the residents inside the city limits of Cullman have been preparing for possible...
Sheriff Gentry advises, ‘stay home’ during winter weather
CULLMAN, Ala. - Following a 20-plus vehicle pileup along U.S. Highway 231 in Morgan County early Monday morning, Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry is...
Cullman area will be spared Sally’s worst effects, but expect plenty of rain and a chance of flooding in some places
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Hurricane Sally moved away from its predicted course through Louisiana and Mississippi that would have brought the storm into north Alabama,...
NWS Huntsville confirms EF-1 tornado in Cullman Co., EF-0 in Morgan Co.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Preliminary damage survey results from the National Weather Service in Huntsville show two tornadoes touched down early Friday evening. The NWS...
Update: NWS now confirms 4 Easter Sunday tornadoes in Cullman County
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The National Weather Service (NWS) Huntsville this week posted the preliminary results of its damage survey of the Easter storms which...
(Updated) Strong storms, tornadoes cause damage across Cullman County
Updated 1-13-20 1:52 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A line of strong storms powered through Alabama, including Cullman County, Saturday, bringing three confirmed tornadoes and...
Tribune and Wallace State produce permanent memento of 2018 Hail Storm
HANCEVILLE/CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune recently presented Cullman EMA Director Phyllis Little a full-size 3D printed model of “Walter,” the official Alabama state...
Cullman City Hall sees hail…sort of
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Thursday afternoon, a day after delivering a 3D printed model of “Walter,” Alabama’s official largest hailstone which fell during the...
Cullman City Hall sees hail…sort of
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Thursday afternoon, a day after delivering a 3D printed model of “Walter,” Alabama’s official largest hailstone which fell during the...
(Update) NWS: EF1 tornado with 105 mph winds caused damage in White City, Holly Pond
A mangled tree is seen in front of a damaged home on County Road 617 in White City on Friday, March 15, 2019. (Nick...
NWS: EF1 tornado with 105 mph winds caused damage in White City, Holly Pond
An uprooted tree is seen on County Road 617 in White City Thursday, March 14, 2019. (Gary McGriff for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 3-15-19 4:39...
Town of Vinemont declares state of emergency in wake of potential hazardous flooding
Vinemont Councilwoman Shirley Arnett and Mayor Radginal Dodson speak at Tuesday night's special-called meeting. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Town...
Cullman area preparing for potential flooding
At a municipal maintenance facility in Hanceville on Monday, Hanceville firefighter Nathan Morgan, along with other workers and volunteers, filled trailer loads of sand...
(Update) Predicted rainfall and wind speeds rise slightly in forecast updates
Update from the National Weather Service in Huntsville: A Wind Advisory remains in effect w/ wind gusts up to 40 mph possible this afternoon....
Heavy rains, wind expected through Friday
Click here for the very latest from the National Weather Service in Huntsville.
CULLMAN COUNTY - The National Weather Service has issued a high wind...
3 injured in Jones Chapel tornado ‘are OK’
This mobile home near Jones Chapel was destroyed by a tornado Friday evening. (Courtesy of Phyllis Little)
JONES CHAPEL - The tornado that struck a...
Subtropical Storm Alberto: Cullman County faces storm threat until Thursday
Alberto’s predicted path, as of early Tuesday morning (NOAA/National Weather Service)
CULLMAN - What does Subtropical Storm Alberto mean for north Alabama? Late Monday afternoon,...
FEMA urges those with March 19 storm damage to register for disaster assistance
A home on Bolte Road on March 20, 2018 (Tribune file photo)
ALABAMA - Persons and families who had property damage or loss caused by...
Cullman County hailstone now official state record, 1st entry in state’s new hail dataset
This hailstone, collected March 19 by Tribune reporter William Craig Mann (shown) in his yard in the community of Walter, has been officially declared...
Cullman hail storm’s silver lining
The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety’s Ross Maiden scans the largest of five preserved hailstones collected during the March 19 storm. / Photo...
‘Thousands of employees affected’
Cullman Economic Development Agency Dale Greer: “These are very quick assessments and I believe there will be many more damage reports. Thousands of employees...
Cullman mayor releases preliminary city property storm damage list
Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs / photo courtesy of the City of Cullman
CULLMAN - On Thursday afternoon, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs shared a preliminary listing...
‘I’ve never seen damage like this’: Emergency personnel amazed at damage caused by Monday’s hail
Busted windshields and vinyl siding, along with tarped roofs, are what a lot of residents and businesses are dealing with on the south side...
NWS Huntsville: March 19 hail storm of historical magnitude
National Weather Service Huntsville staffers measured the circumference of the largest hailstone at 13.75 inches. / W.C. Mann
This would be the largest hailstone on...
Do you remember? Blizzard of 1993
CULLMAN - It's been 25 years since the Blizzard of 1993, which took place March 12-14, 1993. Cullman had 10 inches of snow. Do...
Mayors give updates on winter storm’s effects
First Avenue Northeast, as seen on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 17. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN COUNTY - On Wednesday, The Tribune checked in with mayors around...
ALDOT, Alabama EMA: winter weather will bring dangerous conditions
ALDOT is preparing Alabama roads for winter weather. / Photo, taken Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, is courtesy of photographer Bill Castle/ABC3340.
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of...
Gov. Ivey issues State of Emergency in preparation for winter weather
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency, effective at 6 p.m. Monday, for all Alabama counties in preparation for potential...
ALDOT prepared for approaching winter weather
MONTGOMERY – With temperatures dropping below freezing and rain predicted for Friday through early Saturday, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) encourages motorists to...
Warming stations open in Cullman and Hanceville
Left to right: Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs, Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little, Cullman County VOAD Director Chris Hopper and Cullman Parks and Recreation...
Governor Ivey issues statewide State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Nate
MONTGOMERY– Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday issued a statewide State of Emergency in anticipation of the potential impacts for Tropical Storm Nate. According to...
ADAI opens 4 livestock shelters in preparation for Hurricane Irma
MONTGOMERY – With expectations of Hurricane Irma making landfall in south Florida this weekend, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI) has been...
