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UAH researchers to study how lightning in space relates to thunderstorm strengthening

HUNTSVILLE – Two researchers from the University of Alabama in Huntsville Earth System Science Center were recently awarded $402,000 from NASA's 2022 Research Opportunities...

Weekend storm system will bring heavy rainfall, few strong to severe storms

HUNTSVILLE -- You may want to postpone outdoor plans for this weekend. It's going to be a wet, windy and stormy one - particularly...

‘No Burn’ order lifted across state; some counties under ‘fuel advisory’

MONTGOMERY -- When it rains, it pours. And, apparently the recent rains have helped provide enough moisture to help lessen the state's dry conditions. "Effective...

UAH researcher wins grant to study environmental influences on regional weather

HUNTSVILLE – Dr. Sean Freeman, a researcher at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, has been awarded a $366,000 Department of Energy grant to...

UAH researcher wins $530K to improve nexgen weather forecasting models

HUNTSVILLE – A University of Alabama in Huntsville scientist has received a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Weather Program Office to...

State lowers No Burn Order to Fire Alert status for North Alabama

MONTGOMERY -- With rain again bringing relief for many of Alabama’s wildland firefighters, the Alabama Forestry Commission is easing fire restrictions across much of the...

Area utilities crews working to restore power after storms

HUNTSVILLE -- Thousands of residents were without power overnight following the storms that hit the Tennessee Valley. However, just after 7 a.m., the number of...

Heavy rain, gusting winds, possible storms in forecast

HUNTSVILLE – A low pressure system moving into the state today could produce severe storms, particularly in areas west of I-65. But it’s heavy rains...

Huntsville fire chief issues no burn order: ‘We’re sitting on a powder keg’

HUNTSVILLE – No means no. No open fire pits, no lighting piles of brush, no campfires. Outdoor burning is strictly prohibited in Alabama. Even though...

Statewide ban on outdoor burning issued

MONTGOMERY – A statewide "No Burn Order" has been issued in the wake of nearly 400 wildfires across the state over the last two...