Two roads closed in Limestone County this week for routine repairs
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - Two roads in Limestone County will be closed this week. Salem Minor Hill Road between Highway 99 and Easter Ferry Road will be closed Monday through Thursday this week. Blackburn Road, south of Highway 72 at the bridge, will be closed Monday through Friday. These...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Limestone County
The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Limestone County and nearby areas including Athens, Decatur, Madison, and Florence until 11:45 PM CDT on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Storms were moving east at 45 mph with 60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail possible.
Market at MidCity brings local flair and fare back to Sundays with new location
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Market at MidCity is back — and it's found a new home. Starting March 15, the beloved weekly market returns to MidCity every Sunday afternoon, this year setting up at 900 MidCity Drive, right next to Tupelo Honey. More than 50 local farmers, bakers, artisans, makers, and musicians will come...
North Alabama Scottish Festival debuts in Decatur: A celebration of heritage and conservation
DECATUR, Ala. — The stirring echo of bagpipes and the rhythmic thud of the caber toss marked a historic weekend at Point Mallard Park as the North Alabama Scottish Festival and Highland Games made its official debut. From March 14–15, 2026, thousands gathered to witness a vibrant display of Scottish culture, athletic...
Snow falls across Tennessee Valley
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Just hours after severe storms cleared the region, a wet, heavy snow fell across the Tennessee Valley, accompanying a nosedive in temperature from the 70s to the 30s. The snow came down thick in Huntsville and surrounding communities, sticking to cars, roadways, and other exposed surfaces....
Severe Weather Alerts Persist Across Northern Alabama and Northwest Georgia
Initial Watch and Evolving Conditions (Image Credits: Upload.wikimedia.org) Northern Alabama – The Storm Prediction Center maintained severe weather watches for multiple counties amid ongoing storm ... Read more The post Severe Weather Alerts Persist Across Northern Alabama and Northwest Georgia appeared first on...
Windy today, strong thunderstorms tonight. FIRST ALERT
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A 48 FIRST ALERT DAY for Sunday and Monday for damaging winds, strong thunderstorms, heavy rain and a big drop in temperature. For today, cloudy, windy and warm. A Wind Advisory from 1 PM this afternoon through 7 AM Monday for wind gusts as high as 45 to 50 mph. Strong winds will be stronger...
Power outages continue across the Tennessee Valley
FLORENCE, Ala. — Power outages continue to pop up across the Tennessee Valley as high winds hit the area. Florence Utilities Electricity Department crews are responding to power outages reported throughout Lauderdale County. Thousands are without power across Lauderdale County as of 12:45 a.m. Officials said crews...
Tree crashes through roof of Huntsville apartment during late night storm
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — First responders were called to a small Huntsville apartment complex after late night storms brought a tree crashing down on the roof. Huntsville Fire and Rescue and HEMSI were sent to the 3800 block of Thomas Road SW -- south of Drake Ave. SW -- shortly after midnight Sunday, though it wasn't...
Snow hits Alabama as springtime nears: Your pictures and video
A winter weather advisory has even been issued for part of north Alabama and will be in effect until 7 p.m. It includes Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman counties, and residents of several of these areas have already taken to social media to share their snowy snaps.

















