HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA — A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for the Tennessee Valley as a large shield of heavy rainfall moves into North Alabama ahead of tomorrow morning’s commute. Radar imagery shows widespread rain expanding across Florence, Russellville, Athens, Decatur, and Huntsville, with additional bands stretching toward Scottsboro, Winchester, and Shelbyville.
Chief Meteorologist Brad Travis highlighted the concern as steady rain intensifies across the region, prompting increased awareness for potential flooding and reduced visibility during early travel hours.
Radar Shows Widespread Rainfall Across the Valley
The latest First Alert Weather Nexrad display shows a broad, organized area of moderate to heavy rain centered over Florence and Russellville, pushing eastward toward Athens and Decatur. Heavier bands are also approaching Huntsville and surrounding Madison County communities.
Rain coverage extends north into Waynesboro and Columbia, Tennessee, while southern sections including Moulton, Hartselle, Double Springs, and Hamilton remain under steady rainfall. The system appears expansive and well-developed, covering much of the Tennessee Valley corridor…