Alabama Fires

Daily Wildfire Report for Alabama - June 21, 2026

Overview

Alabama is currently experiencing a significant weather shift due to the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, bringing severe weather, flash flooding, and heavy rainfall across the state, particularly in the southern and southwestern regions. This influx of moisture has drastically reduced the immediate wildfire risk across the state. Nationally, the current Preparedness Level is 3 (PL3), reflecting a growing demand for firefighting resources across multiple geographic areas in the West and Southwest, though local Alabama resources are currently focused on severe weather and flood response.

Current Situation

Fire Activity: Wildfire activity in Alabama is currently minimal due to the widespread heavy rainfall and severe weather systems moving through the area over the last 72 hours. The recent precipitation has saturated ground fuels, significantly lowering the potential for new significant wildfires to start in the immediate future.

Key Fires:
There are currently no significant large wildfires burning in Alabama. Firefighting and emergency personnel are primarily monitoring the severe weather situation and responding to flood and storm-related incidents rather than wildland fires.

Prescribed Burns and Land Management: Due to the severe weather, heavy rainfall, and the active ADEM (Alabama Department of Environmental Management) Summer Burn Ban—which restricts open burning in several counties from May through October to protect summer air quality—prescribed burning and land management fires are currently paused. The Alabama Forestry Commission advises residents to adhere to all local burn restrictions and avoid any outdoor burning until the severe weather passes and local ordinances allow.

Weather and Wind Warnings

Current Weather: Alabama is experiencing a rare High Risk for flash flooding across the southwestern portion of the state, with widespread rainfall totals expected between 4 to 8 inches, and isolated areas receiving up to 10 to 15 inches. A Tornado Watch has been in effect for the southwestern quarter of the state due to the potential for quick spin-up tornadoes associated with the tropical rain bands. Coastal flood advisories are also active for Mobile and Baldwin counties.
Forecasted Weather: The unsettled, wet pattern is expected to persist through the weekend, with heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms continuing. High temperatures will generally remain in the upper 70s to lower 80s where rain is heaviest, before climbing back into the 90s early next week. No Red Flag Warnings or critical fire weather conditions are currently in effect due to the extreme moisture and high humidity.

Recommendations

Public Awareness: Residents are strongly advised to remain weather-aware, have multiple ways to receive severe weather warnings, and avoid driving through flooded roadways. While the wildfire risk is currently low, the threat of flash flooding and isolated tornadoes requires immediate attention and preparation.
Resource Allocation: Local emergency responders and fire departments are currently prioritizing storm damage response, swift-water monitoring, and coastal flooding management rather than wildland fire suppression.

Resources

For up-to-date emergency information, residents can visit:
National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC): www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn
Alabama Forestry Commission: forestry.alabama.gov
Alabama Emergency Management Agency: ema.alabama.gov

Stay informed and prepared by monitoring these resources regularly.