Intense Heat Wave – Heat Advisory

Get ready for one of the hottest weekends of the year!  A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect through Monday across the valley.  Afternoon temperatures will be anywhere from 97-100 with heat indices from 105 to 110 degrees.  Remember to drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks while outside and try to limit strenuous activity outside [...]

Forecast Update

There is an heat advisory in effect through Sunday.  Expect highs in the upper 90s to triple digits.  The heat index will reach between 105-110.  With high pressure in control across the region, we will see little rain over the next several days.  A few isolated thunderstorms are possible with rain chances around 20% through [...]

Weekend Heat Advisory/Very Few Storms

The heat wave will continue and even intensify over the next several days!  A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect for NW Alabama this evening through Sunday.  All of the valley will be under a HEAT ADVISORY Saturday morning through Sunday evening.  Be very careful when spending time outdoors.  Try to drink plenty of water, stay [...]

PM Forecast Update

Showers and thunderstorms will continue to track mainly west of I-65 this evening.  The primary threat will be cloud to ground lightning.  Expect temperatures in the mid 70s during the overnight under a partly cloudy sky.  The temperatures just keep on climbing over the next several days with the heat index well over 100 degrees.  [...]

Afternoon Weather Update

It looks like thunderstorms will continue to drift from north to south this afternoon – mainly west of I-65.  A few storms may be strong through the early evening.  The main threat will be gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall.  
Thunderstorms will track southward toward to I-20 by 5pm.  We’ll keep you updated through the [...]

PM Forecast Update

No big changes with the forecast over the next several days.  It’s coming down to how many different ways can you say partly sunny with a few scattered storms.  Looks like a few showers and storms should track to the south of the Fox 6 viewing area this evening.  The sky will be partly cloudy [...]

Heavy Rainfall Monday Night

Forecast Update

Showers and thunderstorms will continue to track northeast across Central Alabama through the early evening hours.  The storms should remain below severe limits, but expect frequent cloud to ground lightning. and heavy rain.  Most of the activity should diminish after sunset.  The thunderstorm coverage will not be as extensive tonight as [...]

PM Forecast Update

Expect rain and storms to continue through the early evening.  The most active storms will remain north of I-20 and continue tracking to the north.  The primary threats will be small hail, gusty winds, and frequent lightning.  The sky will be cloudy tonight with lows around 75.  Areas that received rain [...]

Lightning Claims a Life in Marshall County

From the National Weather Service Huntsville -  one person was killed and four injured from a lightning strike at Honeycomb Campground in Guntersville.  This happened between 4:30-4:35pm yesterday. 
The main danger with Summertime thunderstorms is cloud to ground lightning.   A couple of simple tips that will keep you safe – if you hear thunder go inside and wait [...]