Congress 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. StaffJuly 18, 2023
National Biden grants disaster declaration for Alabama, triggering release of federal assistance Congresswoman Terri Sewell announced Sunday that President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in the state of Alabama. StaffJanuary 16, 2023
Local news Birmingham’s BJCC to be used as a warming station Don Lupo, director of the Mayor's Office of Citizen Assistance, said in a Facebook post that the BJCC will be used as a warming... John H. GlennJanuary 5, 2022
National Hurricane Ida slams into Louisiana Hurricane Ida came ashore in Louisiana as a strong Category 4 storm with sustained winds of over 100 miles an hour. Brandon MoseleyAugust 30, 2021
State 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. Brandon MoseleyAugust 16, 2021
State Governor declares state of emergency over Tropical Storm Claudette The governor has retroactively proclaimed the state of emergency for the state of Alabama effective 10 a.m. CT on Friday, June 18. Brandon MoseleyJune 22, 2021
State Gas and petroleum industry is preparing for hurricane season The NOAA is predicting a 60 percent chance of an above-normal number of named storms. Brandon MoseleyJune 2, 2021
State Tornados sweep through Central Alabama, leaving at least 5 dead Five people are dead in Calhoun County after a line of severe weather and tornadoes swept across Alabama, destroying homes and impacting lives. Brandon MoseleyMarch 26, 2021
Health UAB community vaccination sites closed Thursday due to weather The Weather Service predicts several storms across Central Alabama, with the threat of tornadoes and heavy winds. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 25, 2021
State Alabama rocked by severe weather The state was hit hard by tornados, thunderstorms and heavy rains Wednesday and in the early hours Thursday. Brandon MoseleyMarch 18, 2021