ALERT: Expect Triple Digit Heat Index Values This Week in Alabama

The Townsquare Media coverage area and most of Alabama is under some of the hottest conditions this summer. For the rest of this week, you can plan on mostly sunny days and soaring heat index values.

If you need help planning your week, check out this handy weekday temperature guide.

Temp Guide: Alabamians Get Prepared for Summer's Hottest Conditions

James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist said that “a decent part of the U.S. will experience the hottest weather of the summer this week as a strong upper high takes over."

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The National Weather Service in Birmingham said “heat indices will remain in the triple digits through the rest of the work week and into the weekend.”

Dangerous Conditions Are Impacting Various Areas Across the United States

Excessive heat warnings portions have been issued for Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Heat Advisories have been issued for portions of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

Heat Index Values Soar Up to 109 in West Alabama

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a “Heat Advisory.” This advisory impacts the following counties in West Alabama now through Wednesday at 9 p.m.

Bibb

Fayette

Greene

Hale

Lamar

Perry

Pickens

Sumter

Tuscaloosa

Walker

Click here for the full counties under the advisory.

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