--- title: "Alabama Hurricane Tracker" description: "Hurricane tracker for Alabama with a live storm map. See current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks." url: "https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/alabama.html" language: "en-US" --- # Alabama Hurricane Tracker The Storm Tracks layer shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks. RainViewer shows storm tracks on one map for the Alabama Gulf coast. ## Current hurricanes near Alabama Alabama has a short coast on the Gulf of Mexico, with Mobile Bay in the southwest. This list names each active tropical storm or hurricane near Alabama, with its category and status. Each storm links to its own tracker page. No active tropical storm or hurricane is listed near Alabama. Last updated: 13:31 UTC, 12 Nov 2026 [See storms in other regions →](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/) ## How RainViewer shows storms The National Hurricane Center issues the official hurricane watches and warnings for Alabama. The Storm Tracks layer on the RainViewer map shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks. RainViewer does not replace official warnings. - See the full storm path Tap any point on the path to see wind speed, category, and direction at that point. - Read the category in one place Open any storm to see its category and intensity. - Get a notification when a storm approaches RainViewer sends a Tropical Storm Alert when a storm approaches your area. ## When is hurricane season in Alabama? Hurricane season in Alabama runs from June 1 to November 30. Most activity falls between mid-August and mid-October, and September 10 is the climatological peak, according to the National Hurricane Center. A hurricane starts as a cluster of thunderstorms over warm ocean water. Warm, moist air rises from the sea surface. The air pressure near the surface drops, and more air flows in. The rotation of the Earth makes this air spin, counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. Weak winds high in the atmosphere let the system organize. A system with a closed circulation is called a tropical depression. It becomes a tropical storm when its winds strengthen, and the National Hurricane Center gives it a name. It becomes a hurricane when its winds reach hurricane strength. Sea temperatures around Alabama are highest in late summer. This is the time of the most storm activity. Early in the season, storms often form in the Gulf of Mexico. Later in the season, storms often arrive from the Atlantic Ocean after a long trip from West Africa. Storms reach Alabama from the Gulf of Mexico in the south. Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores lie on the coast. ## Past hurricanes in Alabama Storms that affect Alabama can come from the Gulf of Mexico. The National Hurricane Center treats the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico as one basin. The list below shows past hurricanes and tropical storms that affected the Alabama Gulf coast, newest first, while storms near Mississippi and Florida are listed on their own pages. - ISAIAS Category 3 Hurricane **Peak wind** 194 kmh **Season** 2026 [Track](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/hurricanes/isaias-2026.html) - EDOUARD Tropical Storm **Peak wind** 93 kmh **Season** 2026 [Track](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/hurricanes/edouard-2026.html) [Archive of all hurricanes →](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker-archive/hurricanes/) ## Hurricane trackers for cities in Alabama Each of these Alabama cities has its own page with current storms near it and past storms that passed close by. - [Auburn](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/alabama/auburn.html) - [Birmingham](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/alabama/birmingham.html) - [Decatur](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/alabama/decatur.html) - [Dothan](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/alabama/dothan.html) - [Florence](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/alabama/florence.html) - [Huntsville](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/alabama/huntsville.html) - [Madison](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/alabama/madison.html) - [Mobile](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/alabama/mobile.html) - [Montgomery](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/alabama/montgomery.html) - [Phenix City](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/alabama/phenix-city.html) - [Tuscaloosa](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/alabama/tuscaloosa.html) ## Storms in other US states Alabama is one of the US states with its own hurricane tracker. See current and past storms near Mississippi and Florida on their pages, or open the United States page. - [Mississippi](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/mississippi.html) - [Florida](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa/florida.html) [United States hurricane tracker →](https://www.rainviewer.com/storm-tracker/usa.html) ## Hurricane categories, at a glance - Tropical Depression (<39 mph) Rain and gusty wind, no hurricane classification yet. - Tropical Storm (39-73 mph) Heavy rain, coastal flooding, downed branches. - Category 1 Hurricane (74-95 mph) Roof and siding damage, downed trees, power outages. - Category 2 Hurricane (96-110 mph) Major roof damage, trees snapped, extended power loss. - Category 3 Hurricane (111-129 mph) Structural damage to homes, water and power loss for days. - Category 4 Hurricane (130-156 mph) Severe structural damage, long-term power and water loss. - Category 5 Hurricane (157 mph or higher) Total roof failure and wall collapse, area uninhabitable for weeks. ## FAQ ### Where can I see current hurricanes near Alabama? The hurricane tracker map on this RainViewer page shows current storm tracks near Alabama, and the list under the map names each active storm near Alabama. When no storm is active, the list says so and links to storms in other regions. Past storms near Alabama are listed further down the page. ### When is hurricane season in Alabama, and which months are busiest? Hurricane season in Alabama runs from June 1 to November 30, and most activity falls between mid-August and mid-October, according to the National Hurricane Center. September 10 is the climatological peak, the date when historical records show the most tropical storms and hurricanes. Storms reach Alabama from the Gulf of Mexico in the south. Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores lie on the coast. ### Which official source issues hurricane warnings for Alabama? The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issues the official hurricane watches and warnings for Alabama, and publishes advisories for every active Atlantic storm. RainViewer shows storm tracks on a map and does not replace official warnings. The NHC is the source for official storm forecasts. ### What does the forecast cone show on the Alabama map? The forecast cone on the RainViewer map shows the probable track of the center of a storm during the forecast period. The cone does not show how far wind, rain, or storm surge reach from the center, so areas outside the cone can still have storm effects. The cone is part of the Storm Tracks layer, together with the current position, the past path, and the forecast path. ### Where can I see rain radar for Alabama? RainViewer shows rain radar for Alabama, and the Alabama weather radar page lists radar coverage and links to city radar pages. RainViewer updates radar every 5 minutes. Radar shows rain inside a storm. The Storm Tracks layer shows where the storm is moving.