Heat Advisory Extended: West Alabama Heat Isn’t Done Yet

West Alabama residents are in for another hot and humid day. And in a development that will surprise absolutely no one given the heat risk, the National Weather Service in Birmingham has extended the Heat Advisory through this evening, Thursday, August 20, at 9 p.m.

Your Guide to Today’s Hottest Hours

Today, the window of the hottest hours, when the ‘feels-like’ temps will be 100 °F or higher, will be from 11 a.m. through 7 p.m. for Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa counties.  11 a.m. through 6 p.m. for Lamar, Perry, and Walker counties.

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Expected Temps & Heat Indices for Thursday, August 20

Bibb

Forecasted Temperature: 99 °F

Projected Heat Index Value: 110 °F

Fayette

Forecasted Temperature: 99 °F

Projected Heat Index Value: 110 °F

Greene

Forecasted Temperature: 99 °F

Projected Heat Index Value: 109 °F

Hale

Forecasted Temperature: 98 °F

Projected Heat Index Value: 107 °F

Lamar

Forecasted Temperature: 100 °F

Projected Heat Index Value: 110 °F

Perry

Forecasted Temperature: 98 °F

Projected Heat Index Value: 107 °F

Pickens

Forecasted Temperature: 98 °F

Projected Heat Index Value: 107 °F

Sumter

Forecasted Temperature: 99 °F

Projected Heat Index Value: 109 °F

Tuscaloosa

Forecasted Temperature: 98 °F

Projected Heat Index Value: 109 °F

Walker

Forecasted Temperature: 98 °F

Projected Heat Index Value: 110 °F

Stay safe today and hydrated.  - Mary K. | Weather Forecaster

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.