Weather FAQ: Huntsville, AL

Question 1

Does Huntsville, Alabama get tornadoes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Huntsville sits in Dixie Alley with tornadoes frequently tracking along the Tennessee River valley; the April 27, 2011 outbreak sent multiple large tornadoes through Madison County in the deadliest tornado day in the US since the 1925 Tri-State Tornado.

Question 2

What is Huntsville, Alabama's record low temperature?

Accepted Answer

Huntsville's record low is minus 11°F, demonstrating that even this Deep South city experiences genuine winter cold when the weather pattern allows Arctic air to push south.

Question 3

How does Huntsville's geography affect severe weather?

Accepted Answer

The city's position between the Cumberland Plateau to the north and the Tennessee River valley creates geography that channels and can intensify approaching storms.

Question 4

Has Huntsville been affected by historical tornado outbreaks?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in addition to the devastating April 2011 outbreak, major outbreaks in 1974 and 1989 also struck the Huntsville area.

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