Cullman County EMA

SANITATION DELAY: Due to multiple road closures and hazardous travel conditions across the county this afternoon, Cullman County Sanitation was unable to complete its regular collection routes because of the severe weather.

If your pickup was missed, please leave your trash cans at the roadside. Sanitation crews will resume collection efforts tomorrow morning and complete the affected routes as conditions allow.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as crews work to safely complete their routes following today's storms.

Our south camera is capturing mean clouds looming over the Dodge City area. Please remain vigilant as this storm progresses. The ground is already saturated, and with the strong winds, it won't take much to uproot century-old trees.

Cullman County has been placed under a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING until 2:15pm.

Cullman County has been placed under a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH until 7:00pm.

Today, there are medium to high (40-70%) chances of showers and thunderstorms across the Tennessee Valley.

There are chances for thunderstorms becoming strong to severe in intensity, with the main threats strong to damaging wind gusts and large hail. Very heavy downpours and frequent lightning is also expected.

The most likely time window for strong to severe storms is between 10 AM to 2 PM CDT.

At 655 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms across western Cullman County. The strongest cell was located over Nesmith, or 9 miles northeast of Arley, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45-50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Cullman, Hanceville, Good Hope, Dodge City, Baldwin, Vinemont, West Point, Colony, Phelan, and Black Bottom.

.Special Weather Statement.

A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN CULLMAN AND
SOUTHERN MORGAN COUNTIES THROUGH 700 PM CDT...

At 607 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking clusters of strengthening
thunderstorms between Falkville, Hartselle, and Decatur, moving
southeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45-50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Decatur, Hartselle, Priceville, Falkville, Somerville, Eva, Basham,
Hulaco, Cole Springs, and Lacon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional
information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
148 PM CDT Sun May 31 2026 Cullman AL

148 PM CDT Sun May 31 2026
..A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL CULLMAN COUNTY THROUGH
230 PM CDT...
At 148 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8miles northeast of Cullman, moving south at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Cullman, Hanceville, Good Hope, Holly Pond, Vinemont, Garden City,
Phelan, and Walter.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Weather updates

NWS Huntsville (@NWSHuntsville) on X

The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of 15-year-old Anna Claire Bailey; if you have any knowledge regarding her location, please call 256-734-0342.