UAH Severe Weather Institute Radar and Lightning Laboratories

04/28/2026

UAH UPSTORM weather balloon launch 21Z (4pm)

04/28/2026

[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!

04/14/2026

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.

04/14/2026

🌧️ 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

04/14/2026

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

04/01/2026

🌧️ The 2026 Rain Gauge Rally is underway in Alabama, and we’re inviting you to take part. Join CoCoRaHS today and help build a comprehensive dataset of rain in Alabama.

CoCoRaHS (Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network) is a nationwide network of volunteers who measure and report precipitation from their own backyard.

During this month-long effort, we’re working to have at least one active rain gauge in every county across the state. You can help by installing a gauge and submitting a quick daily report. This only takes about a minute but provides meaningful data for weather and drought monitoring. And yes, zero rainfall as a report counts, too!

No experience is needed, and your report becomes part of a national dataset used every day.

04/01/2026

Artemis II is set to launch this afternoon, sending four astronauts around the Moon on a 10-day mission! They will be in the Orion capsule aboard the SLS rocket, the rocket designed here in Huntsville! The rocket boosters will fall into the ocean and the SLS core stage will burn up on re-entry. Launch window opens at 5:24 pm CDT. 80% chance of launch, 20% chance of violating weather constraints of cumulus clouds and ground winds. 🚀 📸: NASA

04/01/2026

Did you know the science we do on Earth plays a critical role in our Artemis II crew safety?

NASA relies on atmospheric forecasts to assess wind shear, turbulence, and other hazards to support Artemis and future missions.

04/01/2026

If the Artemis II lunar mission launches as scheduled Wednesday (April 1), people in Huntsville will be able to watch it at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center will have several members of its team on hand to provide commentary about the Artemis II mission. The Rocket Center’s education team will also have activities for children set up in the hall.

Get details: https://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2026/03/artemis-ii-watch-party-us-space-rocket-center-hosts-launch-party.html

📸: Lee Roop