1 warning is in effect for Huntsville, AL. The most serious is a freeze warning.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Huntsville as part of Madison County.
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FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM CST SUNDAY
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Alabama. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
185 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Huntsville since 1950, killing 71 people and injuring 1,187. The most recent was on May 27, 2025 (rated EF0).
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 3, 1974 | F5 | — | 83.3 mi | 500 yd | 16 | 190 |
| November 15, 1989 | F4 | Madison County | 18.5 mi | 880 yd | 21 | 463 |
| April 3, 1974 | F4 | Lincoln County | 27.5 mi | 800 yd | 11 | 121 |
| March 22, 1952 | F4 | Morgan County | 21.6 mi | 100 yd | 4 | 50 |
| February 6, 2008 | EF4 | Lawrence County | 16.7 mi | 880 yd | 4 | 23 |
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2025 | EF0 | Madison County | 0.1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 20, 2025 | EF1 | Marshall County | 3.4 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 20, 2025 | EF1 | Jackson County | 10.5 mi | 275 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 20, 2025 | EF2 | Madison County | 7.3 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 20, 2025 | EF1 | Morgan County | 11 mi | 540 yd | 0 | 0 |
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 361 | September 22, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 270 | August 21, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 91 | November 5, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 91 | October 10, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 79 | August 21, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 65 | June 23, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 61 | March 16, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 51 | September 15, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 48 | July 2, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 47 | October 10, 2026 |