National Weather ServiceAlabamaSevere Thunderstorm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Alabama
The National Weather Service issued 650 severe thunderstorm warnings for Alabama in 2025 and 621 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 13th most of any state. 2026 through September: 531, 7% below the average of 573 for those months in 2008-2025. Madison was covered most often (712 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm warnings does Alabama get?
Every severe thunderstorm warning that covered part of Alabama. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 531 |
| 2025 | 650 |
| 2024 | 460 |
| 2023 | 1,066 |
| 2022 | 581 |
| 2021 | 489 |
| 2020 | 562 |
| 2019 | 456 |
| 2018 | 382 |
| 2017 | 532 |
| 2016 | 417 |
| 2015 | 495 |
| 2014 | 453 |
| 2013 | 354 |
| 2012 | 773 |
| 2011 | 928 |
| 2010 | 652 |
| 2009 | 966 |
| 2008 | 958 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Alabama get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Alabama?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 712 | 228 | September 22, 2026 |
| Jackson | 706 | 240 | September 22, 2026 |
| Baldwin | 701 | 140 | September 22, 2026 |
| Mobile | 671 | 136 | September 22, 2026 |
| Lawrence | 612 | 167 | September 22, 2026 |
| Clarke | 611 | 124 | September 22, 2026 |
| Washington | 598 | 105 | September 22, 2026 |
| Colbert | 583 | 159 | August 21, 2026 |
| Houston | 560 | 160 | September 20, 2026 |
| Morgan | 560 | 154 | September 22, 2026 |
| Limestone | 541 | 148 | September 22, 2026 |
| Dale | 520 | 149 | September 19, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest severe thunderstorm warnings for Alabama in AreaZine's record
NWS HuntsvilleWarningSeptember 22, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Madison and Morgan, AL
Expired 4:15 p.m. CDT, September 22, 2026
NWS HuntsvilleWarningSeptember 22, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Lauderdale, Lawrence and Limestone, AL
Expired 2:30 p.m. CDT, September 22, 2026
NWS MobileWarningSeptember 21, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Baldwin, Clarke and Washington County, AL
Expired 8:30 p.m. CDT, September 21, 2026
NWS HuntsvilleWarningSeptember 21, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Madison and Lincoln, AL and TN
Expired 7:45 p.m. CDT, September 21, 2026
NWS BirminghamWarningSeptember 21, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Pickens, AL
Expired 5:00 p.m. CDT, September 21, 2026
NWS HuntsvilleWarningSeptember 21, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Marshall, AL
Expired 4:45 p.m. CDT, September 21, 2026
NWS HuntsvilleWarningSeptember 21, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Marshall, AL
Expired 3:45 p.m. CDT, September 21, 2026
NWS BirminghamWarningSeptember 21, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Jefferson, AL
Expired 1:45 p.m. CDT, September 21, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a severe thunderstorm warning?
A severe thunderstorm warning means a storm is producing, or is about to produce, hail one inch across or larger and/or winds of 58 mph or more. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Alabama.