Opinion Opinion | Why the oil and natural gas industry has to stay alert this hurricane season These safety protocols are essential to ensuring the best opportunity to provide Americans with fuel at the pump before, during, and after a storm. Gifford BriggsJune 20, 2025
News Gov. Ivey reminds Alabamians to take part in annual severe weather tax holiday During this period, state sales and use taxes will be waived on a variety of essential items. StaffFebruary 21, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt: Funding severe weather detection saves Alabamians’ lives At Britt’s request, legislation would appropriate $3 million for the expansion and upgrade of the South Alabama Mesonet. StaffJuly 18, 2023
National Biden grants disaster declaration for Alabama, triggering release of federal assistance Congresswoman Terri Sewell announced Sunday that President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in the state of Alabama. StaffJanuary 16, 2023
Local news Birmingham’s BJCC to be used as a warming station Don Lupo, director of the Mayor's Office of Citizen Assistance, said in a Facebook post that the BJCC will be used as a warming... John H. GlennJanuary 5, 2022
National Hurricane Ida slams into Louisiana Hurricane Ida came ashore in Louisiana as a strong Category 4 storm with sustained winds of over 100 miles an hour. Brandon MoseleyAugust 30, 2021
State Southeast Alabama could be heavily impacted by Tropical Storm Fred The National Weather Service is forecasting that the storm will make an impact on the Florida Panhandle coast and cross into Southeast Alabama. Brandon MoseleyAugust 16, 2021
State Governor declares state of emergency over Tropical Storm Claudette The governor has retroactively proclaimed the state of emergency for the state of Alabama effective 10 a.m. CT on Friday, June 18. Brandon MoseleyJune 22, 2021
State Gas and petroleum industry is preparing for hurricane season The NOAA is predicting a 60 percent chance of an above-normal number of named storms. Brandon MoseleyJune 2, 2021
State Tornados sweep through Central Alabama, leaving at least 5 dead Five people are dead in Calhoun County after a line of severe weather and tornadoes swept across Alabama, destroying homes and impacting lives. Brandon MoseleyMarch 26, 2021