Tuscaloosa, Alabama Weather
Tuscaloosa, Alabama — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County.
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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.
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| 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 | July 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, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
