Dangerous Heat Sticks Around as Advisory Covers West Alabama

The dangerous heat isn’t letting up. A major heat risk continues across West Alabama today, Wednesday, July 29. Yesterday’s oppressive heat was a reminder of just how quickly extreme temperatures can become dangerous.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Heat Advisory for several Alabama counties, which is in effect from 11 a.m. through 9 p.m.

In West Alabama, the advisory includes the Townsquare Media Coverage Area of Bibb, Greene, Hale, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa counties.

Stay hydrated, limit time outside during the hottest portion of the day, and never underestimate the risk of heat-related illness.

Forecasted Heat Index Values

These are the predicted heat index values from the National Weather Service in Birmingham.

Bibb:  Heat index values as high as 109.

Fayette: Heat index values as high as 105. (Not included in Heat Advisory)

Greene: Heat index values as high as 107.

Hale: Heat index values as high as 105.

Lamar: Heat index values as high as 106. (Not included in Heat Advisory)

Perry: Heat index values as high as 106.

Pickens: Heat index values as high as 108.

Sumter: Heat index values as high as 109

Tuscaloosa:  Heat index values as high as 107.

Walker: Heat index values as high as 105. (Not included in Heat Advisory)

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When ‘Feels-Like’ Temp Will Be 99 °F or Higher

Here are the timeframes where it will be the hottest in your West Alabama county from Time & Date Weather.

Bibb: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Fayette: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Not included in Heat Advisory)

Greene: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Hale: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Lamar: Noon – 6 p.m. (Not included in Heat Advisory)

Perry: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Pickens:  11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sumter: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Tuscaloosa: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Walker: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Not included in Heat Advisory)

Mary K. – Weather Forecaster