Tag: Weather
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...
Travel will remain dangerous into Saturday
By Jim Stefkovich, Meteorologist, Alabama Emergency Management Agency
CLANTON, Ala. - Except for a few spots in far northern Alabama and near the I-59 corridor...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
Severe/winter weather potential and cold temperatures into next weekend
CLANTON, Ala. -- Non-precipitation wind gusts from 20-30 mph will begin Sunday morning in the western sections of the state, spread eastward by afternoon...
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....
Low-end severe threat today with higher threat possible Saturday into early...
CLANTON, Ala. -- Showers and thunderstorms in western Alabama early this morning will spread eastward during the day. A few storms in the Marginal...
Unsettled weather pattern and low-end severe threat possible Friday into early...
CLANTON, Ala. -- An upper-level disturbance will move across the southern US Thursday night into Friday. Scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms...
Wet conditions through early Wednesday with a few severe storms possible...
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...
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...
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...
Rock the South weather delay
According to the Cullman County EMA, there will be a 30-minute weather delay at Rock the South due to a lightning strike in the...
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...
It’s hot, y’all: A Southerner’s guide to heat safety
Like it or not, hot season is here. Please join us in welcoming it with your favorite classic cliché:
"Hot enough for ya'?"
"You could fry...
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...
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...
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...
Severe storms with potential significant flooding risk today & Saturday
CLANTON, Ala. - Flood Watches will go into effect later today for much of state with a growing concern of significant flooding later this afternoon and Saturday morning.
Across the...
Alabama-Jacksonville State baseball game postponed
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama-Jacksonville State baseball game scheduled for this afternoon has been postponed due to the threat of inclement weather in the forecast.
The...
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...
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...
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,...
Flooding rain, storms into weekend
CLANTON, Ala. – Rain and thunderstorms ahead of a line of storms will move across the state from this morning through evening with several...
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...
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...
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,...
How to beat the chill, without killing the power bill
CULLMAN, Ala. – While the worst part of the winter storm week has passed, there are a few more days of freezing temperatures ahead....
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...
ADEM: Don’t drip faucets if temps are above freezing
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Due to excessive water demand experienced by many public water systems across the state, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is...
The Link closes warming shelter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Temperatures began to plummet on Monday, Jan. 15, and Cullman County quickly succumbed to the freezing point as roads, vehicles and...
Avoid freezing disaster: 15 tips from a plumber
CULLMAN, Ala. - While the promise of snow and freezing temps may sound like a dream to some, others are aware of the lurking...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Link searching for volunteers to staff warming shelter Jan. 15-16
CULLMAN, Ala. - Amid preparations happening through the county in anticipation of the incoming arctic blast, The Link of Cullman County is partnering with...
Severe weather possible followed by potential winter precipitation and bitterly cold...
CLANTON, Ala. – In a rare “flip”, the SPC has downgraded the previous Enhanced Risk to Slight Risk and the overall threat of tornadic...
City, County, EMA plan warming stations ahead of winter storm
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission, City of Cullman and Cullman Emergency Management Agency (EMA) are in full swing teaming up to secure...
Caution, storm ahead: Alabama prepares for severe weather
ALEA urges weather awareness ahead of possible storms
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Forecasts are calling for severe weather and storms, which could
potentially produce tornadoes and damaging...
ALEA: Make safety a New Year’s resolution; don’t get caught out...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — As 2023 ends and we enjoy the final days of December, it reminds us that winter is here as local forecasters...
CHS adds weather station as engineering students showcase 3D print skills...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is partnering with a weather institute to host a cutting-edge weather monitoring station on campus, with students taking...
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...
Prepared for the storm: Cullman Electric Cooperative readies for fall power...
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...
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...
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....
Coaches and parents, keep your athletes hydrated in late-summer heat
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – With fall nearly one month away, the temperatures of late summer are not letting up anytime soon. Adding that 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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Significant severe weather for North Alabama
CLANTON, Ala. – A significant outbreak of severe weather, including strong to violent long-track tornadoes, appears likely for portions of the lower MS Valley....
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...
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...
Red Cross urges residents to prepare for severe weather
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — With the possibility of severe weather, including a risk of tornadoes, across much of the state, the American Red Cross urges...
Severe weather threat Sunday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Clusters of showers and thunderstorms will move into areas north of I-20 by early this evening and spread across the northern...
A line of showers and thunderstorms will enter northwestern Alabama between...
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...
Rain today, patchy dense fog tonight into Sunday, and potential severe...
CLANTON – Scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms will move across the state through this afternoon. No severe weather will occur. Although isolated showers...
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...
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...
Coldest temperature in years forecast across parts of state with increasing...
CLANTON, Ala. – An upper-level system will produce rainfall mainly across the southern half of the state Monday evening into Tuesday. There could be...
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...
Winter Storm Warning valid tonight from 9 PM CST for Cullman,...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - IEMBot Huntsville has expanded the area of Winter Storm Warning to include Cullman County beginning Friday night from 9:00 p.m. -...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Hurricane Ida: major storm system will impact north Alabama Monday and...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - As Hurricane Ida pushes through the Gulf of Mexico and a likely point of landfall on the Louisiana coast becomes clearer,...
Gov. Ivey declares State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Ida Alabama...
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...
Starting July 28, severe thunderstorms deemed ‘destructive’ will activate a Wireless...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
National Weather Service unveils webpage commemorating April 27, 2011 severe weather...
BIRMINGHAM and HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has launched a website to commemorate the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak across Alabama....
