Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency

10/26/2026

Be Bright and Be Seen! 🔦

Choose bright or reflective costumes, carry flashlights or glow sticks, and make sure masks don't block vision. Help drivers see you after dark!

10/21/2026

🍂 Dry, seasonal weather is expected to continue throughout the week! Afternoon highs will reach the mid to upper 70s, with cooler overnight lows in the mid to upper 40s.

Enjoy the fall weather!

10/19/2026

A Beautiful Stretch of Fall Weather Ahead 🍂

Dry conditions will continue through midweek, bringing plenty of sunshine during the day and clear skies at night. Temperatures will gradually warm toward the end of the workweek, with highs climbing back into the mid to upper 70s and overnight lows returning to the mid to upper 40s.

Enjoy the sunshine and those crisp fall nights! 🌤️

10/15/2026

If you’re traveling in the area Saturday morning, plan for delays and use alternate routes. Roads will reopen after the parade concludes and the route is cleared!

Additionally, be prepared for traffic delays and congestion around The Alabama A&M University campus throughout the remainder of the day. The homecoming game is scheduled to kick off at 2:05 p.m.

Meridian Street will close Saturday, Oct. 17, beginning around 7:45 a.m. for Alabama A&M University's Homecoming Parade.

The closure will extend between U.S. 72 and Industrial Drive, including connecting side streets and access roads.

If you’re traveling in the area Saturday morning, plan for delays and use alternate routes. Roads will reopen after the parade concludes and the route is cleared.

Need the details before you head out? Get the full traffic advisory: https://bit.ly/4ilKDjH

10/13/2026

Today in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Day, we raise awareness, honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and stand with everyone affected by breast cancer. Early detection matters, and regular screenings can save lives! 💗

REMINDER: Saturday morning (October 17, 2026), downtown Huntsville will turn pink for the 23rd Annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run! As our community comes together to support breast cancer awareness, please be mindful of runners and walkers, allow extra travel time, and watch for traffic changes and temporary road closures in the downtown area.

10/12/2026

[6 AM] Just like the dried flowers in our scrapbook graphic, things are going to stay completely dry across northern Alabama and southern middle Tennessee this week! Expect plenty of sunshine along with a steady warm-up through Thursday!

10/10/2026

10/10/2026: 10:49 AM The Flood Watch for Madison County has been cancelled. The High Wind Warning is still in effect as the remnants of the storm continue to pass through.

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10/09/2026

10/9/2026: Here is an update on the impacts we are tracking from Hurricane Isaias. Stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive alerts.

🌧️ The expected rainfall totals have decreased to 1-3 inches with isolated areas receiving 4-6 inches of rain. The Flood Watch remains in effect from 1 AM Saturday until 7 AM Sunday. Heavy rain may lead to flooding of low-lying areas and roads. Stay weather aware and never drive through flood waters! Turn Around Don't Drown.

⚠️ Madison County has been upgraded to a High Wind Warning from 1 AM Saturday until 7 AM Sunday. We are expecting sustained winds up to 25 MPH with gusts up to 60 MPH. We may have some trees down and power outages due to the winds. Be sure to secure any loose items around your home that could blow away.

🌪️ The tornado threat remains low, but this is Alabama and a pop-up is always possible.

⏲️ Our most likely timing will be from 12 AM Saturday until 12 PM Saturday, but we could see lingering impacts into Sunday morning.

See the latest National Weather Service Huntsville briefing here:https://www.weather.gov/media/hun/DSSBuilder/DailySitRep.pdf

10/09/2026