West Alabama Faces Days of Dangerous Heat and Humidity

West Alabama, get ready for several more days of dangerous heat and humidity. These conditions will persist through the weekend into next week as well.

NEW WEATHER INFO

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued an EXTREME HEAT WARNING that goes into effect Sunday, August 16, at 9 p.m. through Monday, August 17, at 9 p.m.

Residents should know that “heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high-humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," said the NWS. 

This covers all of West Alabama counties: Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker.

Remember, heat-related illnesses are serious, so be sure to take precautions.

[Updated August 16 at 9 a.m.] The National Weather Service in Birmingham has extended the current Heat Advisory through Monday, August 17 at 9 p.m.

Expected Heat Index Values Today and Tomorrow

Expected heat index values have been updated on Sunday, August 16 at 9 a.m.

Bibb:

Friday: Heat index values as high as 110.

Saturday: Heat index values as high as 109

Sunday: Heat index values as high as 108.

Fayette:

Friday: Heat index values as high as 110.

Saturday: Heat index values as high as 106.

Sunday: Heat index values as high as 108.

Greene:

Friday: Heat index values as high as 109.

Saturday: Heat index values as high as 106.

Sunday: Heat index values as high as 107.

Hale:

Friday: Heat index values as high as 109.

Saturday: Heat index values as high as 105.

Sunday: Heat index values as high as 106.

Lamar:

Friday: Heat index values as high as 110.

Saturday: Heat index values as high as 109.

Sunday: Heat index values as high as 110.

Perry:

Friday: Heat index values as high as 109.

Saturday: Heat index values as high as 107.

Sunday: Heat index values as high as 107.

Pickens:

Friday: Heat index values as high as 107.

Saturday: Heat index values as high as 104.

Sunday: Heat index values as high as 107.

Sumter:

Friday: Heat index values as high as 111.

Saturday: Heat index values as high as 108.

Sunday: Heat index values as high as 109.

Tuscaloosa:

Friday: Heat index values as high as 109.

Saturday: Heat index values as high as 106.

Sunday: Heat index values as high as 106.

Walker:

Friday: Heat index values as high as 110.

Saturday: Heat index values as high as 107.

Sunday: Heat index values as high as 107.

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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