Matt Barrentine

The Alabama Forestry Commission’s statewide Fire Alert remains in effect, with no outdoor burn permits being issued except for certified prescribed burn managers.

The drought across the Mobile–Pensacola area is becoming more than just noticeable — it’s now showing up clearly in the numbers.

Even though El Niño happens halfway around the world in the Pacific Ocean, it has far-reaching effects on Atlantic hurricane activity.

The drought situation across the Mobile–Pensacola area has improved significantly during May.

As talk grows about a possible El Niño developing later this year, one of the biggest questions is whether it will remain a typical El Niño or strengthen into a rare “Super El Niño.”

Even with the incredible rainfall totals, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor still classifies much of the area in severe drought.

A significant weather system will bring scattered storms Tuesday, followed by a refreshing cooldown Wednesday through Friday

At Robert E. Lee Elementary in Satsuma, sixth graders are breaking down one of the most powerful forces on Earth: hurricanes.

Before a hurricane hits land, a crew charges toward it, flying low and getting hammered by some of the strongest winds on Earth.

If you’re heading to the beaches from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach to Pensacola Beach over the next few days, the biggest weather story won’t be rain or thunderstorms — it will be the increasingly dangerous surf conditions.