--- title: "Hurricane Tracker Birmingham" description: "Hurricane tracker for Birmingham with a live storm map. See current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks." url: "https://www.rainviewer.com/uk/storm-tracker/usa/alabama/birmingham.html" language: "en-GB" --- # Hurricane Tracker Birmingham The Storm Tracks layer shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks. RainViewer shows storm tracks near Birmingham on one live map. ## Current hurricanes near Birmingham This list names each active tropical storm or hurricane near Birmingham, with its category and status. Each storm links to its own tracker page. No active tropical storm or hurricane is listed near Birmingham. Last updated: 00:32 UTC, 13 Nov 2026 [See storms in other regions →](https://www.rainviewer.com/uk/storm-tracker/) ## How RainViewer shows storms The National Hurricane Center issues the official hurricane watches and warnings for Birmingham. 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 Birmingham? Hurricane season in Birmingham runs from 1 June to 30 November. Most activity falls between mid-August and mid-October, and 10 September 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, anticlockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. Weak winds high in the atmosphere let the system organise. 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. ## Past hurricanes in Birmingham The list below shows past hurricanes and tropical storms that came near Birmingham, newest first. - ISAIAS Category 3 Hurricane **Peak wind** 194 km/h **Season** 2026 [Track](https://www.rainviewer.com/uk/storm-tracker/hurricanes/isaias-2026.html) - EDOUARD Tropical Storm **Peak wind** 93 km/h **Season** 2026 [Track](https://www.rainviewer.com/uk/storm-tracker/hurricanes/edouard-2026.html) [Archive of all hurricanes →](https://www.rainviewer.com/uk/storm-tracker-archive/hurricanes/) ## Storms elsewhere in Alabama See current and past storms for the whole state on the Alabama hurricane tracker page. [Alabama hurricane tracker →](https://www.rainviewer.com/uk/storm-tracker/usa/alabama.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, fallen branches. - Category 1 Hurricane (74-95 mph) Roof and cladding damage, fallen trees, power cuts. - Category 2 Hurricane (96-110 mph) Major roof damage, trees snapped, prolonged power cuts. - 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 Birmingham? The hurricane tracker map on this RainViewer page shows current storm tracks near Birmingham, and the list under the map names each active storm near Birmingham. When no storm is active, the list says so and links to storms in other regions. Past storms near Birmingham are listed further down the page. ### When is hurricane season in Birmingham, and which months are busiest? Hurricane season in Birmingham runs from 1 June to 30 November, and most activity falls between mid-August and mid-October, according to the National Hurricane Center. The climatological peak is 10 September, the date when historical records show the most tropical storms and hurricanes. ### Which official source issues hurricane warnings for Birmingham? The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issues the official hurricane watches and warnings for Birmingham, 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 Birmingham map? The forecast cone on the RainViewer map shows the probable track of the centre of a storm during the forecast period. The cone does not show how far wind, rain, or storm surge reach from the centre, 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 Birmingham? RainViewer shows rain radar for Birmingham, and the Birmingham 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.