Forest vol fire dept

09/10/2026

ALDOT plans to begin a pavement improvement project on US-82 in Pickens County near the Mississippi state line on Monday, Sept. 14.

The work will take place from approximately milepost 1.5 to milepost 4 and will include rehabilitating the existing pavement and placing new asphalt.

The project will be completed in phases with all work to be completed by Oct. 2, weather permitting. ALDOT also plans to start a resurfacing project in the area in spring 2027.

08/20/2026

UPDATE: Severe Storm Threat Increasing Near And North Of I-20…new info from Meteorologist Jim Stefkovich!

Read More: https://ema.alabama.gov/15014/severe-storm-threat-increasing-near-and-north-of-i-20/

08/20/2026

Scattered severe storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts are possible across mostly central and northern portions of the area in the 3 pm to 9 pm time frame.

08/16/2026

05/06/2026

04/27/2026

2:50pm 4/27: We have multiple rounds of potential severe weather the next couple days. Main threats are damaging winds and large hail. Take a minute to read through the graphic, and stay weather aware.

04/21/2026

4/21 update: Our area is included in a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms this coming Monday/Monday night.

While we're too far out to be able to provide the fine details, there's enough evidence from the weather models to heighten our attention and to give you a heads up.

For now, it's just something to keep in mind and check on.

04/20/2026

📢STATEWIDE FIRE ALERT REMAINS IN EFFECT📢

Statewide Fire Danger is HIGH today!
The Northern half of the state is classified as a High Fire Danger, while the Southern half has increased to a Very High Fire Danger classification.

We continue to urge everyone to avoid outdoor burning as we remain in drought conditions.

For clarity - this is not a ban on outdoor burning. This is a public notice to increase awareness of the drought conditions. As always, if you are burning over a .25 of an acre, you must obtain a burn permit from AFC's dispatch center.