ALERT: Extreme Heat Brings Dangerous Heat Indices to Alabama

Today, Sunday, August 6, there is a concern for extremely dangerous heat index values in portions of Alabama along with the threat of severe weather.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham said that “we can expect heat index values to rise over 105° for much of the area, and could rise above 110° across southern and southwest counties, including the cities of Demopolis, Selma, Montgomery, and Troy.”

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Excessive Heat Warning

ALERT: Dangerous Conditions

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued an “Excessive Heat Warning” for Sunday, August 6 from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Heat Index Values Up to 112 Degrees Expected

(Risk areas have been extended as of 11:30 a.m.)

This warning impacts the following counties: Autauga, Bibb, Dallas, Elmore, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Lowndes, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker.

Heat Advisory

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued an “Heat Advisory” for Sunday, August 6 from 9 p.m. until Monday, August 7, 9 pm.

Heat Index Values Up to 109 Degrees Expected

(Risk areas have been extended as of 11:30 a.m.)

This advisory impacts the following counties: Autauga, Bibb, Dallas, Elmore, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Lowndes, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker.