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Week ahead may see heat index approach 115 degrees with concerns for flooding by weekend

From combined reports - July 28, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- This week ahead is going to start with some of the highest temperatures and heat indexes in a couple years with some...

Extreme heat in forecast; TVA offers tips to help keep utility bills from climbing

Bud McLaughlin - July 27, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- The hottest weather of the summer has settled into the Tennessee Valley and the extreme heat is expected to linger through at...

Relatively ‘cool’ with chances of showers this weekend; ‘substantial’ heatwave next week

From combined reports - July 25, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- After highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s today and Saturday, a more substantial heatwave is forecast to develop during the...

Heat advisory in effect with heat index of 109 degrees in forecast

Bud McLaughlin - July 17, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- In the words of late singer/songwriter Glenn Frey, "The heat is on." And unrelenting heat is what we have to look forward to...

Guest opinion: Hurricane season is here — let’s get ready

Tyler Teresa - July 4, 2025

BIRMINGHAM -- Southeast small business owners, homeowners, and renters: hurricane season is in full swing, and will run through the end of November. At the...

Heat advisory issued; temperatures to reach upper 90s as heat indices approach 110

Bud McLaughlin - June 24, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- The National Weather Service Huntsville office has issued a heat advisory for North Alabama through 7 p.m. Wednesday. Heat indices are forecast to...

First heat wave of the summer to broil area this week

Staff reports - June 23, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- Hot time, summer in the Valley. We're just a couple days into summer but the heat will be on high this week. In fact,...

805 After Five canceled due to inclement weather

Staff reports - June 19, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – Tonight's 805 After Five featuring The Dirty Dozen Brass Band has been canceled due to inclement weather. The city cited wet conditions from...

UAH researcher’s model aims at understanding hurricane landfalls, enhancing predictions and public safety

Russ Nelson - June 12, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – A University of Alabama in Huntsville researcher has offered a model that could resolve turbulence and eddies within hurricanes as they make...

Henagar awarded grant to repair streets damaged by tornadoes, recovery efforts

Bud McLaughlin - June 11, 2025

HENAGAR — This tiny DeKalb County city took a devastating 1-2 punch last year as tornadoes swept through the area. Not only were several streets...

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