Drought Persists Cullman County: Despite the recent rainfall that led the Alabama Forestry Commission to ease its no-burn restriction in some counties, including Cullman, the region remains under a fire alert due to persistent drought conditions. Governor Kay Ivey’s statewide “No Burn Order,” issued on Nov. 9, prohibited outdoor burning throughout Alabama.
While some counties were freed from the outright burn ban after recent rain, the fire alert remains in place in Cullman County and other parts of north Alabama.
Cullman County experienced substantial rainfall, with some areas receiving over 2 inches this week. However, it wasn’t sufficient to alleviate the “D4 Extreme” drought status, the fourth most severe category in the U.S. Drought Monitor‘s classification system. The recent precipitation didn’t impact the extreme drought conditions in the state’s northeast and northwest corners, which continue to be rated as “D5 Extreme.”
As of the latest update on Nov. 21, 11 Alabama counties, including Blount and Jefferson, are still under Governor Ivey’s original “No Burn Order.
The Alabama Forestry Commission emphasized that the current burn restrictions will persist until rescinded by the State Forester, indicating a significant reduction in the occurrence and frequency of wildfires.
The seven-day forecast for Cullman County indicates a moderate chance of rainfall on Sunday, with mostly sunny skies and seasonal daytime high temperatures in the 50s. However, the dry conditions are expected to persist into the latter part of next week. The U.S. Drought Monitor’s November forecast anticipates ongoing dry conditions in Cullman County through the end of the month.
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Our Reader’s Queries
Is Cullman County dry?
Cullman has a bit of a split personality when it comes to alcohol. In the cities of Cullman, Good Hope, and Hanceville, you can find alcohol for sale, making them “wet” spots. But for the rest of the county, it’s a dry situation. So, if you’re looking for a drink in Cullman, you’ll need to head to one of those three cities.
Is Alabama going through a drought?
Alabama continues to be gripped by an extensive drought, with little relief in sight. The most recent U.S. Drought Monitor report revealed that almost the entire state is experiencing some level of drought or is on the brink of it. This worrying trend shows no signs of letting up anytime soon.
What year did Cullman go wet?
In November 2010, Cullman approved the sale of alcohol, preventing residents from voting on the matter. Additionally, Lamar was informed that this decision would reduce the required number of petition signatures to 6,600.
What is the white population in Cullman Alabama?
The population breakdown by race is as follows: 92.2% White alone, 1.3% Black or African American alone, 0.2% American Indian and Alaska Native alone, and 0.6% Asian alone. For the entire population, 95.7% are White alone, 1.4% are Black or African American alone, 0.7% are American Indian and Alaska Native alone, and 0.7% are Asian alone.