Weather

Warm and Windy in the Valley

Saturday, April 14th, 2012, 9:16am

Winds blowing and temperatures warming across the Tenessee Valley today. Afternoon highs climbing to around 80 degrees with winds picking up from the south from 15 to 20 mph.

The storm system out in the Plains will not be affecting our weather, however a new West Coast system is moving our way. This next front will bring a chance for rain and storms into the Valley for Monday and Tuesday. We may even see a few showers as early as Sunday night.

But...this storm system is not the one we are expecting to bring in rain and storms acorss the Valley by early next week.

Brian Fowler
Meteorologist
WAFF 48 Storm Team
We Track Storms
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State Forestry Commission warns against fires

Submitted by Mary Howard, Web producer

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012, 9:39pm

State Forestry Commission warns against fires

Officials with the State Forestry Commission are urging caution when burning outdoors.

The warning comes after dry weather conditions caused fire hazards across the state.

In the past month, 246 wildfires have burned more than four thousand acres across the state.

The forestry commission has not issued any orders restricting burning at this time.

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Lightning storm lights up North Alabama sky

Submitted by WAFF Web Staff

Friday, March 16th, 2012, 3:19pm

MADISON COUNTY, AL (WAFF)- Thursday night's storms were loud and full of lightning.

Hundreds of lightning bolts lit up the sky and some made it to the ground.

According to storm spotter Tommy Self, two people may have been struck by lightning; one in Moulton and another person in Hartselle.

Shoppers at Goody's on South Memorial Parkway in Huntsville noticed lights strobing because of a possible lightning strike.

At least nine wrecks in Madison County were caused by the torrential downpour that hit the area around 7 p.m.

The 48 Storm Team is tracking another round of storms expected to move into northern Alabama Friday.

If you see weather happening and you can safely take a picture, send it to pix@waff.com. We'll feature your photos online and on air.

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Freezing rain, sleet possible in northern Alabama

Submitted by Bliss Bowman Wade, Digital Content Director

Monday, February 13th, 2012, 12:51pm

Freezing rain, sleet possible in northern Alabama

HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) - A light wintry mix of precipitation is possible starting late Monday afternoon and continuing into the evening. A light sleet/snow mixture will develop after 4 p.m. and will gradually mix with rain through the evening hours.

The precipitation is expected to be all rain after midnight. Little to no accumulation of snow or ice is expected since surface temperatures are expected to remain above freezing in most locations.

A few slick roadways will be possible as the precipitation starts, but no widespread travel issues are anticipated.

Stay with the WAFF 48 Storm Team on-air and online at WAFF.com for updates.

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Lawrence County Schools dismiss students early

Submitted by Bliss Bowman Wade, Digital Content Director

Thursday, January 26th, 2012, 12:20pm

Lawrence County Schools dismiss students early

HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) - A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through Thursday evening. One to three inches of rain is possible by Thursday evening.

Several school systems are dismissing students early because of the possibility of flooding. So far Lawrence County schools are dismissing at 12 p.m. and Morgan County schools are dismissing at 1 p.m.

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Steady rain and embedded thunderstorms will track across the area today. Rain may be heavy at times. No severe weather is expected.

Temperatures Thursday will remain quite warm for January with highs in the mid 60s. The chance for rain is 100%.

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Unemployment assistance available to those who lost jobs due to severe weather

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012, 2:30pm

Unemployment assistance available to those who lost jobs due to severe weather

People who lost their jobs due to the severe weather that swept through the state on January 23rd may be eligible for unemployment compensation.

Many areas throughout the state were impacted, especially in Jefferson and Chilton Counties. Governor Robert Bentley declared a state of emergency for all 67 counties on Monday.

"If someone is no longer able to report to work because their place of employment was destroyed or damaged to the point where it is no longer accessible to employees, or if someone is no longer able to get to their place of employment as a direct result of Monday's storms, they need to contact us," said Alabama Department of Industrial Relations Director Tom Surtees.

As of Wednesday, there has not yet been a federal Disaster Declaration, but should one be forthcoming, additional benefits may be available.

Individuals who need to file a claim should do so by calling 1-866-234-5382 or by visiting DIR's website at www.dir.alabama.gov.

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