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NWS cuts could affect storm-readiness in Alabama and across the country

Lawmakers and experts warn that Trump administration cuts to NOAA and NWS threaten severe weather forecasting capacity amid an active tornado season.

May 22, 2025

Sen. Britt: Funding severe weather detection saves Alabamians’ lives

At Britt’s request, legislation would appropriate $3 million for the expansion and upgrade of the South Alabama Mesonet.

July 18, 2023

Southeast Alabama could be heavily impacted by Tropical Storm Fred

The National Weather Service is forecasting that the storm will make an impact on the Florida Panhandle coast and cross into Southeast Alabama.

August 16, 2021

Families grieve five lost to tornado

Kalvin Bowers of Ohatchee lost his sister, brother-in-law and niece to the tornado.

March 27, 2021

Severe storms Monday and Tuesday, tornadoes possible Wednesday

Storms will move into Northwest Alabama after 11 a.m. Monday, bringing potentially damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail.

March 15, 2021

Winter weather is expected in much of North and West Alabama

Potential severe weather on Sunday has turned into actual winter weather on Monday.

February 15, 2021

State leaders react to deadly tornado in Jefferson County

Monday's devastating severe weather left a 14-year-old dead and at least 30 other people injured.

January 27, 2021

Gov. Kay Ivey urges evacuations as Hurricane Sally approaches

“I know you all want to protect your family and your property, but this is not worth risking your life,” Gov. Kay Ivey said.

September 15, 2020

Severe storms leave damage across Alabama

Severe weather impacted the Southeast during Sunday and Sunday night. A combination of tornados, severe thunderstorms, heavy rains, and strong winds did damage across Texas, Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, and Mississippi. At least 11 people have been killed in Mississippi, including a Lawrence County sheriffs deputy and his wife. Fourteen people … Continued

April 13, 2020

Temps cooling off after record-breaking heatwave

Monday brought cooler weather and a little rain across parts of Alabama, a much-needed respite from a heatwave last week in which several Alabama cities ranked as the hottest in the nation. Jessica Winton, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Birmingham, told APR on Monday that Huntsville would see highs in the upper … Continued

October 8, 2019