Weather Archives

Sep 11

Coastal flooding in the forecast ahead of Hurricane Francine

Vehicles traveling on the US 90 Causeway in Mobile, Alabama. Directional signs for US 90, US 98 and I-10 East.

A coastal flood event is possible in the Mobile, Ala. area, which may impact the US-90/98 Causeway as a result of Hurricane Francine. The projected storm surge for the region, when combined with strong south winds and occurrence of high tides, may pose significant risks for motorists, especially along low-lying portions of the Causeway. Often…

May 09

Crews respond to storm damage near Henager

A grapple lifts tree limbs into an ALDOT brush truck.

ALDOT and other responders worked Thursday to clear highways in Jackson and DeKalb counties following overnight storms and a tornado.

Part of SR-40 in Jackson County near Henager remained closed to traffic. The area, between SR-71 and SR-75, was filled with downed trees, powerlines, and debris.

ALDOT responded late Wednesday to begin removing fallen trees…

Mar 11

Expect work on I-65 in North Alabama Tuesday and Wednesday

Several Alabama Department of Transportation operations will take place on I-65 in north Alabama this week, including hot mix pothole patching, guardrail repairs, and core sampling. ALDOT is planning these operations for the middle of the week to limit lane closures to off-peak travel hours on the days anticipated to have the lightest traffic volume.

Feb 12

News you can use: Five safety tips for driving on wet roads

It’s going to be a rainy week for most of Alabama. Great! Wet weather can dampen the mood of any trip. But with a sprinkle of knowledge and splash of caution, you can still make it to work, school, the airport or the doctor’s office! How do you drive safely on wet roads to reach…

Jan 22

ALDOT’s West Central Region commends crews for strong winter weather response

ALDOT pretreats bridge ahead of winter weather

The Alabama Department of Transportation responded in force as road conditions across west-central Alabama deteriorated in mid-January due to a winter storm.

In the West Central Region, crews treated and cleared approximately 9,500 lane miles of state-maintained roads and bridges and worked diligently to alleviate icy conditions. ALDOT’s Fayette Area treated or plowed approximately 7,500…

Jan 12

ALDOT readies for winter weather

ALDOT Employee Prepares Snow and Ice Equipment to Treat Roads When Winter Weather Arrives

The Alabama Department of Transportation is monitoring the potential for severe winter weather to create hazardous conditions across Alabama beginning Sunday, Jan. 14.

In areas anticipated to experience the most severe conditions, ALDOT personnel are monitoring forecasts and roadway conditions with equipment prepared to pretreat roads this weekend if conditions allow. Crews are prepared to…

Jan 08

ALDOT is preparing for potential severe weather impacts

The Alabama Department of Transportation is preparing for severe weather impacts associated with the storms expected to move through the state Monday evening and Tuesday morning.

ALDOT is monitoring the weather with help from the National Weather Service, Alabama Emergency Management Agency, and other partners across the state. Following the storm, ALDOT’s priority will be to…