Tuscaloosa, Alabama Weather
Tuscaloosa, Alabama — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Tuscaloosa. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Tuscaloosa is published on the Tuscaloosa National Airport (KTCL) page, 4 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Tuscaloosa have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Tuscaloosa: North Pickens Airport (K3M8) 45 km · Eutaw Municipal Airport (K3A7) 51 km · Bibb County Airport (K0A8) 54 km · Greensboro Municipal Airport (K7A0) 59 km · George Downer Airport (KAIV) 60 km
Conditions reported at KTCL describe the airfield itself. Weather 4 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Tuscaloosa specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa rests on the rolling landscape of West Alabama, its story shaped by the Black Warrior River, a generous artery that has long nourished its fertile plains and sustained its people. It lies 1.4 miles south-south-east of Northport, AL (from Northport, AL: bearing 161°T), and is situated 5.2 miles west-south-west of Holt. The city’s early days were marked by its role as a vital trading post, its economy deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the surrounding Black Belt, particularly cotton, a crop that defined much of its historical trajectory and its social fabric. Later, the discovery of coal and iron ore in the region propelled Tuscaloosa into a new era of industrial growth, diversifying its economic base and drawing in new populations, each layer adding to the rich, complex narrative of this enduring Southern city. The very air here often carries the scent of damp earth after a summer rain, a subtle reminder of the land's deep generosity. The cultural character of Tuscaloosa is a vibrant blend, a harmonious rhythm of Southern tradition and youthful energy, largely influenced by the presence of The University of Alabama. This esteemed institution, with its iconic crimson and white, not only brings intellectual vigor but also fuels the city's passion for sports, most notably its championship-winning football team, the Crimson Tide, whose roar can be heard across the state. Among the city's notable landmarks, the Alabama Museum of Natural History and the historic Gorgas House offer glimpses into the region's scientific and architectural past, while the Riverwalk provides a serene pathway along the Black Warrior, a place where the setting sun often paints the sky in hues of orange and violet. Tuscaloosa has also been the birthplace or adopted home of notable figures, including poet laureate Carl Lewis and legendary coach Bear Bryant, individuals whose legacies continue to resonate.
Live animated radar for Tuscaloosa and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama |
| Coordinates | 33.209841°N, 87.569174°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 35401, 35402, 35403, 35404, 35405 |
| Area Code | 256 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Tuscaloosa, Alabama Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Tuscaloosa, Alabama, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Tuscaloosa includes coordinates 33.209841°N, 87.569174°W, situated in Tuscaloosa County. ZIP code 35401, 35402, 35403, 35404, 35405. Telephone area code: 256. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
