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First Alert Forecast

Future Wind Chills

First Alert Weather: Severe threat ending, Arctic Blast on the way

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Lauren Linahan
A strong and dynamic system is forecast to sweep through Alabama Sunday night.

News

13 confirmed tornadoes in Alabama on Saturday

18 confirmed tornadoes in Alabama over weekend, National Weather Service reports

Updated: Jan. 4, 2025 at 10:22 AM CST
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By Jenna Wood
Storm survey crews with the National Weather Service surveyed damage in Alabama Monday afternoon and confirmed 13 tornadoes after Saturday evening’s storms.

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An EF1 tornado in Mobile County near Dees caused considerable damage along its path on Friday,...

2 Mobile County tornadoes confirmed so far after recent severe weather outbreaks

Updated: Dec. 30, 2024 at 10:03 AM CST
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By Nicholas Herboso
The National Weather Service in Mobile has released preliminary survey findings confirming two tornadoes that impacted portions of Mobile County during the recent severe weather outbreaks.

First Alert Forecast

New Year's Eve Forecast

First Alert Weather: Trending drier for New Year’s Eve

Updated: Dec. 29, 2024 at 10:04 PM CST
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By Lauren Linahan
The First Alert Weather Day ended earlier this morning. We had a line of storms push through Central Alabama producing heavy rainfall and gusty winds.

First Alert Forecast

First Alert Rain Coverage

First Alert Weather: Cold front Wednesday brings rain and freezing temperatures

Updated: Dec. 16, 2024 at 10:30 PM CST
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By Wes Wyatt
The unseasonably mild weather will continue through Wednesday.

First Alert Forecast

Tomorrow Morning

First Alert Weather: Warming up before another cold blast late week

Updated: Dec. 15, 2024 at 5:37 PM CST
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By Lauren Linahan
High temperatures are forecast to warm into the upper 50s and lower 60s this afternoon with southeast winds at 5-10 mph.

First Alert Forecast

Bus Stop Forecast

First Alert Weather: Possible storms Tuesday followed by another cold blast

Updated: Dec. 9, 2024 at 10:48 PM CST
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By Tonia Michele
Wednesday will likely be our coldest day of the week with highs in the mid 40s and lows back in the upper 20s early Thursday morning.

News

Children’s of Alabama pre-Thanksgiving Day parade

Children’s of Alabama pre-Thanksgiving Day parade with Meaghan Thomas

Updated: Nov. 27, 2024 at 11:59 AM CST
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By Jenna Wood
Patients and their families at Children’s of Alabama had some holiday fun at the annual Pre-Thanksgiving Day Parade on Tuesday.

First Alert Forecast

Next 24 Hours

First Alert Weather: Some showers possible tonight before drier weather for Veterans Day

Updated: Nov. 10, 2024 at 7:39 PM CST
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By Lauren Linahan
It’s a little warmer in west Alabama with temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s.

First Alert Forecast

Tomorrow's Forecast

First Alert Weather: Patchy frost possible by mid-week

Updated: Oct. 13, 2024 at 10:08 PM CDT
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By Lauren Linahan
Temperatures are slightly warmer compared to Saturday morning.
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First Alert Forecast

First Alert Weather 9p 10-10-24

First Alert Weather: Northern lights visible tonight, cooler temperatures next week

Updated: Oct. 10, 2024 at 10:40 PM CDT
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By Tonia Michele
There is another level 4 geomagnetic storm happening and under those conditions, we can see a faint aurora.

First Alert Forecast

First Alert Weather 9p 9-25-24

First Alert Weather: Increasing rain and wind threat Thursday as Hurricane Helene makes landfall

Updated: Sep. 25, 2024 at 10:52 PM CDT
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By Tonia Michele
Hurricane Helene is now forecast to be a major category 4 hurricane at landfall Thursday evening south of Tallahassee, Florida.

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First Alert Weather team

First Alert Weather team hosts Q&A on Hurricane Francine

Updated: Sep. 11, 2024 at 2:48 PM CDT
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By Jenna Wood
The First Alert Weather team hosted a live question and answer session on YouTube Live Wednesday about the local impacts of Hurricane Francine.

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Radar indicates Tropical Storm Francine is moving north-northeast across the Gulf of Mexico.

What to do if travel plans are impacted by Tropical Storm Francine

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 2:08 PM CDT
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By Gillian Brooks
With Tropical Storm Francine making its way toward the Gulf Coast, people traveling this week may experience disruptions to their plans.

First Alert Forecast

First Alert Weather Days declared for impacts from the tropics

First Alert Weather: Tropical development likely in the Gulf on Monday

Updated: Sep. 8, 2024 at 10:47 PM CDT
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By Lauren Linahan
It feels very refreshing when you step outside. Temperatures are nearly 10 to 15 degrees cooler compared to yesterday morning.

About Us

Meaghan Thomas

WBRC FOX6 News welcomes meteorologist Meaghan Thomas to First Alert Weather team

Updated: Aug. 12, 2024 at 1:05 PM CDT
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By Hannah Crowe
WBRC FOX6 News, the Gray Television station serving Central Alabama, announced today that Meaghan Thomas will join the WBRC FOX6 News team as a Meteorologist starting Aug. 12.

News

The Red Cross is sharing resources to help parents discuss severe weather.

Resources available to talk severe weather, disasters with kids

Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 10:52 AM CDT
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By Brady Talbert
Natural disasters, like Tropical Storm Debby, can cause a path of destruction, which makes for some tough conversations with kids.

First Alert Forecast

First Alert Weather 4p 8-7-24

First Alert Weather: More August heat to close out the workweek but some relief this weekend

Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 10:56 PM CDT
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By Wes Wyatt
With high temperatures potentially in the mid to upper 90s in places this afternoon, the heat index could reach near 105°F-108°F.

First Alert Forecast

Feels-like temperatures

First Alert Weather: Feels-like temperatures topping 105 this week

Updated: Jul. 29, 2024 at 10:28 PM CDT
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By Tonia Michele
Look for highs to range from the 80s to low 90s across our area, with winds out of the west at 5-10 mph.

First Alert Weather

Ice Cream-Cast

First Alert Weather: More scattered showers & storms around at times on Sunday

Updated: Jul. 20, 2024 at 10:39 PM CDT
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By Lauren Linahan
First Alert AccuTrack Satellite and Radar is showing us cloudy with scattered showers and a few storms in west Alabama.

First Alert Forecast

First Alert Weather 9p 7-12-24

First Alert Weather: Near triple digit high temps, poor air quality expected this weekend

Updated: Jul. 12, 2024 at 10:38 PM CDT
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By Tonia Michele
The sizzling heat will build throughout the weekend and through the start of next week.

First Alert Weather

Consider this when you go for a walk with your pets, as paw burns can happen in less than five...

Dog Days of Summer: Protecting your pets in extreme heat

Updated: Jul. 12, 2024 at 3:26 PM CDT
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By Mitchell Keyes
Summer is officially here, and as temperatures rise, the importance of hot weather safety grows.

First Alert Forecast

Pool Forecast

First Alert Weather: Storm chances sticking around for the start of the week

Updated: Jul. 6, 2024 at 11:46 AM CDT
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By Lauren Linahan
An isolated shower can’t be ruled out this morning, but most of us will remain dry.

First Alert Forecast

First Alert Weather 9p 7-3-24

First Alert Weather: Hot, muggy Fourth of July with a few storms possible

Updated: Jul. 3, 2024 at 9:40 PM CDT
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By Tonia Michele
High temperatures are forecast to climb into the mid 90s with a heat index up to 105°F-109°F.

News

Car mechanics said the extreme heat hitting Nashville over the past two weeks is causing a lot...

How to keep your car’s A/C running in extreme heat

Updated: Jul. 3, 2024 at 10:26 AM CDT
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By Brendan Tierney
There are simple steps you can take to prevent a costly repair.

First Alert Forecast

First Alert Weather 9p 6-12-24

First Alert Weather: Hotter temperatures heading into Father’s Day weekend

Updated: Jun. 12, 2024 at 9:43 PM CDT
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By Tonia Michele
Tomorrow morning will end up a little warmer with most of us in the mid 60s. We should see a mostly sunny to partly cloudy sky tomorrow afternoon with highs in the lower 90s.

First Alert Weather

Commutecast

First Alert Weather: Lower humidity on the way for the start of the work week

Updated: Jun. 9, 2024 at 6:31 PM CDT
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By Lauren Linahan
There’s still a small chance we could see a few showers or storms in parts of Cullman, Blount, Etowah, and Cherokee counties before 9 a.m. CDT.

News

NWS: Preliminary survey indicates EF-1 damage in Marion Co.

NWS: Two EF-1 tornadoes confirmed in Fayette, Marion counties

Updated: Jun. 7, 2024 at 2:39 PM CDT
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By WBRC Digital Staff
The National Weather Service storm survey crew found preliminary low-end EF-1 damage after Wednesday night storms in Winfield.

First Alert Forecast

First Alert Weather 9p 6-6-24

First Alert Weather: Less humid, dry and sunny Friday ahead

Updated: Jun. 6, 2024 at 10:21 PM CDT
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By Tonia Michele
We will have a comfortable feeling evening on Friday, with overnight lows in the upper 50s and low 60s.

News

Rep. Terri Sewell presented Hale County leaders with money to purchase four new storm shelters.

‘We’re just so appreciative’: Good Hope receives grant for new storm shelter

Updated: May. 29, 2024 at 5:57 PM CDT
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By WBRC Digital Staff
The city of Good Hope is getting federal money that will help keep residents safe during severe weather. The grant will be used to build a community center that will also double as a storm shelter and will be capable of holding 300 people.

First Alert Weather

Storm Timing

First Alert Weather: Severe threat increasing after midnight in north and central Alabama

Updated: May. 26, 2024 at 11:28 PM CDT
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By Lauren Linahan
It will be breezy today with southerly winds at 10-15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

First Alert Forecast

Hourly forecast today

First Alert Weather: Building heat and rain chances returning for Memorial Day Weekend

Updated: May. 20, 2024 at 10:32 PM CDT
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By Wes Wyatt
The first half of the work week should feature some dry weather as a ridge of high pressure begins to build over the Southeast.

First Alert Weather

WBRC Severe Weather Checklist

WBRC Weather Safety & Preparedness

Updated: May. 15, 2024 at 2:39 PM CDT
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By WBRC Digital Staff
The WBRC First Alert Weather team is On Your Side with a severe weather checklist and resources to use when severe weather threatens your area.

Top Story

A Midland brand NOAA Weather Radio. Source: Midland

How to program your weather radio

Updated: May. 14, 2024 at 3:23 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
Do you own a NOAA weather radio? If so, you want to make sure it’s correctly programmed ahead of potential severe weather.

News

Geomagnetic Storm

Northern Lights possibly visible again Saturday evening

Updated: May. 11, 2024 at 4:38 PM CDT
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By Wes Wyatt
We witnessed a generational event last night as a rare level 5 geomagnetic storm caused the northern lights to be visible across the entire state of Alabama.

News

Fred Hunter

Meteorologist-Reporter Fred Hunter to retire from WBRC FOX6 News

Updated: Apr. 28, 2024 at 10:21 AM CDT
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By Shannon Maze, WBRC News Director
WBRC FOX6 News Meteorologist-Reporter Fred Hunter is stepping away from the studio after 27 years of forecasting and delivering Absolutely Alabama to our viewers throughout Alabama.

Central Alabama

Jefferson County EMA preparing for localized flooding

Updated: Apr. 10, 2024 at 2:11 PM CDT
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By Gillian Brooks
With the forecast calling for rain on Wednesday, the Jefferson County EMA is keeping an eye on problem areas where localized flooding could occur.

West Alabama

Greene County storm preparations.

Greene County prepares ahead of storms on Wednesday

Updated: Apr. 9, 2024 at 5:18 PM CDT
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By Bryan Henry
Greene County EMA Director Hodges Smith is prepared and ready to go, should another storm cause havoc in this county of more than 7,000.

News

Storm damage on County Road 37 in Chilton Co.

NWS: Four tornadoes moved through Chilton, Coosa counties during recent storms

Updated: Apr. 4, 2024 at 8:41 PM CDT
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By WBRC Digital Staff
The National Weather Service (NWS) confirms storms Tuesday night, April 2, 2024, in central Alabama spun up four tornadoes, including three EF1 storms and one EF0.

Great American Eclipse

Solar Eclipse

How will wildlife react to the solar eclipse?

Updated: Mar. 31, 2024 at 11:12 PM CDT
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By Lauren Linahan
NASA says the total solar eclipse will only last between about three and a half to four minutes, and the next one visible in the U.S. won’t be for another 20 years.

Great American Eclipse

Proper eyewear should be worn for viewing a solar eclipse.

How to safely watch the solar eclipse to prevent eye damage

Updated: Mar. 28, 2024 at 5:29 PM CDT
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By Shenti Rodríguez
Dr. Marcela Frazier, Optometrist and Associate Professor at UAB, says looking at the sun without proper eclipse glasses might result in eye damage that could be temporary or permanent.

News

wind damage

Wind advisory and possible storms for east alabama communities

Updated: Mar. 25, 2024 at 9:17 PM CDT
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By Reggie Kyle
Several Counties were issued a wind advisory this morning that’s expected to last until Tuesday morning.

News

The Cat Daddy AKA Jackson Galaxy

PURR-PARING your cats for severe weather

Updated: Mar. 24, 2024 at 10:16 PM CDT
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By Lauren Linahan
Though the WBRC First Alert Weather team prides ourselves on giving you the First Alert, cats may actually beat us to the punch.

Great American Eclipse

NASA astronaut issues safety warning ahead of Great American Eclipse

NASA astronaut issues safety warning ahead of Great American Eclipse

Updated: Mar. 22, 2024 at 5:06 PM CDT
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By Annie Andersen
As the country prepares for the total eclipse of the sun, NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is issuing a warning for people as they go to view it.

First Alert Forecast

Weekend Outlook

First Alert Weather: Dry Saturday, more rain on St. Patrick’s Day

Updated: Mar. 15, 2024 at 10:16 PM CDT
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By Wes Wyatt
We will have a partly to mostly cloudy sky overnight with patchy fog and lows near 67º. The good news is we will have nice weather for Saturday.

News

Severe weather

Severe weather preparedness tax-free weekend kicks off Friday

Updated: Feb. 23, 2024 at 5:29 PM CST
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By WBRC Digital Staff and Aajene Robinson
Alabama’s annual severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday is this weekend

First Alert Weather

Severe Weather Stock Graphic

WBRC First Alert Severe Weather Policy

Updated: Feb. 12, 2024 at 4:33 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Providing public safety information is the most important mission of our television station.

Central Alabama

Meadow Lake flooding

Heavy rain continues to cause significant flooding in Meadow Lake community

Updated: Feb. 12, 2024 at 3:51 PM CST
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By Gillian Brooks
Homeowners off of Meadow Lake continue to deal with flooding right outside their front doors.

Top Story

Tuscaloosa County leaders officially open new storm shelter

List of storm shelters across central Alabama

Updated: Feb. 12, 2024 at 11:46 AM CST
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By WBRC Staff
A list of storm shelters located in Central Alabama. Scroll down to find your county.

News

Winter Solstice

Thursday marked the start of winter solstice

Updated: Dec. 21, 2023 at 10:34 PM CST
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By James Giles
Eventually, we’ll inch back into the the first day of astronomical spring, which will be March 19.
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