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Huntsville, Alabama – Strong thunderstorms could move across northern Alabama and southern Middle Tennessee this afternoon, bringing damaging winds and hail.

According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, a medium chance of severe storms is expected to develop across the Tennessee Valley between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday. Storms may organize into clusters capable of producing wind gusts of 60 mph or greater, which can down tree limbs, damage power lines, and cause scattered outages.

Forecasters also warn that hail around 1 inch in diameter is possible in stronger storms. While the overall confidence is lower, the weather service says a tornado or two cannot be ruled out if storms intensify during the evening hours.

Timing will vary across the region. Western areas near Florence and Russellville could begin seeing storms as early as 2 p.m., while the threat may reach Huntsville and Cullman between roughly 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Farther east, including Fort Payne and Stevenson, storms could continue into the 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. timeframe.

Meteorologists say residents should prepare now in case warnings are issued later today. That includes knowing where to seek shelter, ensuring weather alerts are enabled on mobile devices, and monitoring reliable forecast updates.

The storms are expected to move through the Tennessee Valley during the late afternoon and evening hours before gradually weakening overnight.

For commuters, storms during the late-day drive could bring sudden downpours and gusty winds that reduce visibility and create hazardous travel conditions.

The National Weather Service encourages residents across the region to stay weather aware throughout the afternoon and evening as conditions evolve.

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Motorists hoping for relief to the congestion of U.S. 72 through Huntsville and Madison are going to have to wait a few years.

Relief for motorists commuting on Interstate 565 is coming, but bridge work may cause some interruptions in the coming weeks, according to the latest Alabama Department of Transportation report to the Huntsville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.

According to the Feb. 11 ALDOT report, there are more than $386 million in projects in the Huntsville metro area. The number does not include the Resolute Way interchange project approved last year by the Huntsville City Council.

The most expensive project on the list is the U.S. 72 widening from Providence Main and County Line Road. The estimated cost of the project, which will be built in three phases, is now up to $92.2 million.

But dirt is not expected to move in the $18 million first phase of the project until Fiscal 2027. The first phase runs from Providence Main to Huntsville Memorial Gardens and includes bridge work. Plans for the phase are 90% complete, but ALDOT is addressing comments about components of the environmental assessment.

Construction of the $36 million second phase from Huntsville Memorial Gardens to Walnut Street is not expected to start until Fiscal 2029. The review of the plans is 30% complete.

Construction on the $38.2 million third phase from Walnut Street to County Line Road is not expected to begin until Fiscal 2030. Preliminary engineering for the phase is expected to start this fiscal year.

The highway is one of the most traveled, with 128,657 motorists per day west of Research Park Boulevard into Madison.

I-565 project

The $41.8 million widening of I-565 from Wall Triana Highway to County Line Road is expected to be completed this year. It is about 30% complete. The bridge contractor is working on bridges over Bradford Creek, which is causing some delays.

The contractor is working from west to east on project.

Northern Bypass project

The $43 million Northern Bypass project from Pulaski Pike to North Memorial Parkway is also expected to be complete this year, relieving congestion on the Parkway by motorists commuting from southern Tennessee, northern Madison County and north Huntsville to employers on Research Park Boulevard and off I-565 in west Huntsville.

The intersection at the bypass with Memorial Parkway is now open and spurring development, with construction about to start on the $240 million North Village Town Center that will include a Target Superstore and Home Depot.

The project is 70% complete. The utility work is nearing completion with the contractor working from east to west. Grading work and drainage structure construction continues.

There are plans in the future to expand the Northern Bypass to U.S. 72 East, Urban and Economic Development Director Shane Davis said last summer.

Martin Road project

The second phase of the $65 million Martin Road project between Zierdt Road and Laracy Drive is 65% complete. Bridge construction is underway and is 75% complete. Paving is underway east of the bridge. Base, curb and gutter are being placed west of the bridge.

North Parkway at Mastin Lake Road project

Construction on the $44.2 million project is 66% complete. The contractor is working on the southern approach and the bridge structure.

The improvements from Sparkman Drive to Winchester Road include overpass construction at Mastin Lake Road and access improvements to Winchester Road. The work has been causing delays on North Parkway.

U.S. 231 Access Management project

The $15 million access management project on U.S. 231 between Weatherly Road and Hobbs Road is expected to start in Fiscal 2027. Plans are 85% complete. Rights-of-way acquisition expected to begin soon.

Winchester Road project

The $28 million Winchester Road project from Dominion Circle to Naugher Road is expected to start this fiscal year. Plans are 90% complete. Rights-of way acquisition is ongoing. Utility relocation design work is underway

Alabama 53 project

Bids were received on Jan. 30 for the $10 million project from Taurus Drive to Harvest Road.

Jeff Road project

Plans are 85% complete for the $13.5 million Jeff Road project that includes additional lanes from south of Capshaw Road to north of Douglas Road. The environmental assessment document has also been approved.

Rights-of-way acquisition is expected to begin this fiscal year. Construction is expected to start in Fiscal 2027.

Blake Bottom Road project

The $20.8 million Blake Bottom Road project is expected to begin this fiscal year. The project consists of widening the road from Jeff Road to SR Alabama 255. Utility work is underway.

Arsenal East Connector

Preliminary engineering is underway for the $30 million Arsenal East Connector project, which Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle lists as a top priority. Construction is expected to start in Fiscal 2028.

The connector would run from Bob Wallace Avenue near I 565 connecting Patton Road near Goss Road to Gate 10 at the arsenal.

I-565/Memorial Parkway Interchange

ALDOT is constructing the traffic microsimulation model for the interchange modification study at an estimated cost of $1.5 million. No price tag has been placed on such a project, which could run in hundreds of millions of dollars.

Not included in the report is the I-565 Resolute Way interchange project. The City Council in November approved a funding agreement with ALDOT that provides $11.5 million for the Resolute Way project, which includes $2.3 million from the city, with the remaining funds coming from the MPO for regionally significant projects in the area.

The contract the council approved was not actually for the bridge that will be across I-565, That will come as part of phase two of the project, which will likely be presented before the Huntsville Area MPO sometime this year.

Phase one consists of two miles of roadway improvements between I-565 and Redstone Gateway.

Phase two would be the actual connector bridge north and south across I-565 that would link Resolute Way to Governors West. City officials have estimated the complete project would cost about $60 million.

Huntsville, Alabama – After a chilly start Monday morning, temperatures across northern Alabama are expected to warm closer to seasonal norms through Tuesday, with widespread rain chances returning before cooler and drier weather arrives midweek.

According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, Monday will remain dry with highs ranging from 43 to 51 degrees, providing a noticeable improvement from early-morning cold. Overnight lows will fall into the upper 20s to lower 30s, but conditions will remain quiet.

On Tuesday, warmer air continues to build into the region, pushing highs into the upper 40s to mid-50s. Along with the warming trend, rain chances increase significantly, with 60 to 90 percent probabilities across much of northern Alabama as a weather system moves through.

Rain is expected to impact travel throughout the day Tuesday, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours. Motorists traveling along Interstate 565 in Huntsville, Interstate 65 near Decatur and Athens, US-72, and surrounding state highways should plan for wet roadways and reduced visibility at times. While rainfall may be widespread, no severe weather or flooding concerns were highlighted in the update.

Tuesday night, temperatures will remain relatively mild, with lows generally in the low to mid-30s, before a cooler air mass moves in behind the system.

By Wednesday, conditions turn cooler and drier, with highs falling back into the upper 30s to mid-40s and overnight lows dropping into the upper teens to lower 20s. Skies are expected to clear as the rain exits the region.

The National Weather Service notes that this pattern marks a return to more typical February weather following Tuesday’s brief warm and wet period.

Commuters, students, and outdoor workers may benefit from the milder conditions through Tuesday, but should plan ahead for rain-related travel impacts and a colder feel returning midweek.

Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts for the most accurate timing of Tuesday’s rainfall.

Huntsville, Alabama – A noticeable warming trend will take hold across northern Alabama beginning Monday, with temperatures peaking Tuesday before rain returns later in the day and cooler, drier conditions move in behind a cold front, impacting travel along Interstate 565, Interstate 65, and U.S. Highway 72.

According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, Monday will mark the start of the warmup, with daytime highs climbing into the mid to upper 40s, following a chilly morning with lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Skies are expected to remain mostly sunny, allowing temperatures to rebound steadily through the afternoon.

Tuesday will be the warmest day of the week, with highs forecast between 53 and 58 degrees. Rain chances increase later Tuesday, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours, as a frontal system approaches the region. The National Weather Service notes that rain will be the primary precipitation type, with no mention of wintry impacts at this time.

As the front passes, cooler air returns Wednesday, with highs dropping back into the lower to mid 40s. Overnight lows will fall into the low to mid 30s, reinforcing a return to seasonable winter conditions. Thursday continues the cooling trend, with highs ranging from 39 to 44 degrees and morning lows dipping into the upper teens to lower 20s.

By Friday, temperatures are expected to rebound once again, with highs returning to the low to mid 50s under mostly sunny skies.

Forecasters emphasize that while the midweek system is not expected to be severe, wet roads Tuesday evening may briefly impact the commute along major highways. Drivers are advised to remain alert for changing conditions.

Residents are encouraged to enjoy the brief warmup while staying aware of shifting weather patterns as colder air cycles back into the Tennessee Valley later this week.

U.S. Space Command Commanding General Gen. Stephen Whiting has picked Maj. Gen. Terry L. Grisham to lead the transition of the combatant command’s headquarters to Redstone Arsenal.

Grisham is an Alabama native with nearly 40 years of military and civilian service, will serve as the command’s transition team director. In his role, Grisham will lead the Program Management Office in Huntsville and oversee the relocation support.

“Terry’s nearly 40 years of expertise is informed by both his military service in the Alabama National Guard and civil service with the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command,” Whiting said in a news release Thursday. “This experience – paired with his deep ties to the surrounding community – will prove invaluable as he leads our efforts on Redstone Arsenal to expeditiously relocate our warfighting organization while ensuring that the perspectives of both our military and civilian workforce are clearly represented.”

The first members of USSPACECOM’s headquarters staff are already on the ground at Redstone Arsenal, forming a dedicated Project Management Office focused on military construction and infrastructure. Whiting made the announcement shoulder-to-shoulder with Grisham as part of a visit with the PMO team during a day-long tour of facilities on Redstone Arsenal.

“I’m thrilled to be joining the USSPACECOM team as the on-ground lead to continue establishing our permanent headquarters on Redstone Arsenal,” Grisham said. “It’s a great honor to both represent the command in our community, and as a longtime resident of Northern Alabama, serve as an ambassador to welcome our workforce home.”

Grisham will lead the team – known as the command’s “South Detachment,” alongside deputy director Col. Raymond Ruscoe, who previously served as the director of USSPACECOM’s European Command Joint Integrated Service Team (JIST). In addition to managing the requirements for military construction and infrastructure, being on-ground full time will facilitate greater engagement with local and state leaders.

In September 2025, the President announced USSPACECOM’s relocation to Redstone Arsenal, a move that underscores the command’s critical role in safeguarding America’s interests in space. The command has been working since that time to lay the groundwork for a purpose-built headquarters on Redstone Arsenal. This effort was recognized by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during a ceremony at Redstone on Dec. 12, 2025, where he remarked that, “We are deadly serious in committing to cutting every piece of red tape and bureaucracy to get this headquarters established as quickly as humanly possible.”

Martin Traylor, deputy to the garrison commander, said during a roundtable at the Huntsville-Madison Chamber shortly after the relocation announcement that the headquarters can be fully operational within three years.

The move is expected to bring between 1,400 and 1,700 direct jobs once the move is completed from Colorado Springs.