UAH Severe Weather Institute Radar and Lightning Laboratories

UAH UPSTORM weather balloon launch 21Z (4pm)

[2 PM] Forecast update: Strong to severe storms will move west to ESE, primarily affecting NW AL and areas south of the TN river. Damaging winds and heavy rain are the main threats. Rain and general thunder may linger through the early morning. Stay weather aware!

The CoCoRaHS Rain Gauge Rally is in full swing! Are you part of it yet? 🎉🎉🎉

You don’t need any special experience to take part in CoCoRaHS.

You can help by installing a standard rain gauge and submitting simple daily reports from your backyard. Whether you live in a city, a small town, or a rural area, your observations provide valuable insight into local rainfall.

The Rain Gauge Rally is focused on expanding participation across Alabama, and there is a place for you in this effort.

Join CoCoRaHS today.

🌧️ Every Drop Counts – Become a CoCoRaHS Volunteer! 🌧️

Did you know rainfall can vary dramatically even over a short distance? Your backyard could be getting an inch of rain, while just a mile away, they might only see a drizzle! That's why we need YOUR help.

The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network (CoCoRaHS) is a nationwide volunteer network where everyday people measure and report precipitation right from their own homes. It's simple, fun, and makes a big impact!
✅ Just a few minutes a day
✅ A rain gauge is all you need!

We’re looking for new volunteers in southeast Mississippi, southwest Alabama, and northwest Florida to help fill data gaps in our area.

Ready to make a difference? www.weather.gov/mob/CoCoRaHSRecruitingBlitz2026

Go to cocorahs.org to learn more!

Alabama runs on rain, and you can help us track it.🌧️ The Alabama Office of the State Climatologist at UAH is calling on communities across the state to join the Rain Gauge Rally this April by becoming a volunteer observer with CoCoRaHS.

From April 1–30, we’re working toward one goal: at least one active rain gauge in every Alabama county. Every daily report helps scientists monitor drought, improve forecasts and better understand our state’s weather patterns.

Getting started is simple: install a rain gauge, spend a minute a day reporting, and make a real impact on research that supports our communities, agriculture and ecosystems.

Learn more here👉 https://ow.ly/osM250YIjL1