West Alabama Heat Advisory Expanded with Triple-Digit Heat Index

Heat and humidity are concerns for today and tomorrow, with a “Major Heat Risk” for areas across Alabama.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has extended the Heat Advisory to cover Monday, July 27, starting at 1 p.m. through Tuesday, July 28, at 9 p.m.

Across the area, residents should prepare for many hours of intense heat. For Monday, the range for “feels-like” temperatures over 99 °F is between Noon and 7 p.m. For Tuesday, that range starts much earlier, around 10 a.m. through 7 p.m.

Good news from James Spann, Alabama Weather Network Chief Meteorologist. He said that “Heat levels drop over the latter half of the week as the upper ridge retreats to the west. As usual, we will have the risk of a shower or storm daily in a few spots."

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West Alabama Counties Under Heat Advisory & Expected Heat Index Values

Here are the forecasted heat index values from the National Weather Service in Birmingham.

Bibb

Monday: Heat index values as high as 109.

Tuesday: Heat index values as high as 110.

Fayette

Monday: Heat index values as high as 109.

Tuesday: Heat index values as high as 107.

Greene

Monday: Heat index values as high as 106.

Tuesday: Heat index values as high as 107.

Hale

Monday: Heat index values as high as 105.

Tuesday: Heat index values as high as 105.

Lamar

Monday: Heat index values as high as 110.

Tuesday: Heat index values as high as 110.

Perry

Monday: Heat index values as high as 106.

Tuesday: Heat index values as high as 105.

Pickens

Monday: Heat index values as high as 109.

Tuesday: Heat index values as high as 109.

Sumter

Monday: Heat index values as high as 109.

Tuesday: Heat index values as high as 110.

Tuscaloosa

Monday: Heat index values as high as 110.

Tuesday: Heat index values as high as 109.

Walker

Monday: Heat index values as high as 107.

Tuesday: Heat index values as high as 109.

Precautionary & Preparedness Actions from the NWS

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing when possible, and drink plenty of water.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.  Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 911.

Stay safe today and hydrated.  - Mary K. | Weather Forecaster