Alabama Counties Await Federal Aid After Isaias
Rural Southwest Alabama is still clearing debris and repairing damage a month after Hurricane Isaias made landfall.
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Alabama Weather and Disaster News
Weather and disaster in Alabama runs on storms, flooding, wildfires and emergency management, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on the immediate impact of natural events and the subsequent state and local response.
Current Conditions
Alabama Wakes to Chilly 30s and 40s
Overnight lows across Alabama ranged from 34 to 46 degrees Sunday, with another cold air mass forecast to arrive Friday.
Forecasts
Frost Advisory Covers North Alabama Counties
The National Weather Service Huntsville forecast brings frost overnight Sunday and a chance of rain later in the week across the Tennessee Valley.
Severe Weather
Alabama Leaders Request Major Disaster Declaration
Governor Kay Ivey and Representative Shomari Figures seek federal aid following the impacts of Hurricane Isaias.
Emergency Response
Governor Ivey Proclaims Alabama First Responders Day
The annual observance honors the state's public safety workers for their dedication and service.
Natural Disasters
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Megastorm Features 2011 Alabama Tornado Outbreak
A new documentary episode examines the devastation caused by the deadly storm system that impacted Alabama in 2011.
Coverage takes in hurricane tracking, tornado response, flood damage and long-term recovery efforts across the state. It reaches from the Gulf coast to the northern mountainous regions. Seasonal storm patterns create cyclical risks that define public safety and infrastructure maintenance. Managing the interplay between rapid relief and permanent rebuilding remains the most consistent challenge for the state and its inhabitants.