West Alabama's Heat Is Far from Over with Heat Index Up to 110 °F

The “Heat Advisory” issued by the National Weather Service in Birmingham has been extended through Friday, July 3, at 9 p.m. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses. In addition, today and tomorrow are considered MAJOR heat risk days.

The West Alabama region is included in this “Heat Advisory,” covering Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker counties.

West Alabama Forecasted Highest “Feels Like” Temps for Thursday & Friday

These are the current highest ‘feels like’ temperatures from the National Weather Service in Birmingham. As weather conditions change, the forecast could be impacted.

Bibb

Thursday: 107 °F

Friday: 107 °F

Fayette

Thursday: 107 °F

Friday: 106 °F

Greene

Thursday: 106 °F

Friday: 105 °F

Hale

Thursday: 106 °F

Friday: 105 °F

Lamar

Thursday: 110 °F

Friday: 107 °F

Perry

Thursday: 106 °F

Friday: 105 °F

Pickens

Thursday: 107 °F

Friday: 105 °F

Sumter

Thursday: 106 °F

Friday: 105 °F

Tuscaloosa

Thursday: 107 °F

Friday: 105 °F

Walker

Thursday: 109 °F

Friday: 106 °F

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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 and 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

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