Alert: West Alabama Counties Reaching ‘Feels Like’ Temp Over 100 °F

Insight on the Mid to Late June Heatwave

Much of the United States is experiencing concerning heat index values that persist into late June. We could see record-breaking high temperatures and even warmer-than-average lows.

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There is concern about the lack of overnight cooling, which could increase the heat-related dangers.

In The Weather Channel's morning briefing, it explained that “by Sunday, over 200 million people will experience temperatures well into the 90s, with some seeing triple-digit heat indices due to the high humidity.”

West Alabama Weekend Outlook

The National Weather Service in Birmingham said to expect “afternoon showers and thunderstorms will be scattered over the weekend, becoming more isolated next week as the heat dome builds.”

James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist said that the “chance of any one spot getting wet is in the 20-30 percent range.”

READ MORE: High Heat Index Prompts Alerts in West Alabama

West Alabama Weekend High Temps + Highest ‘Feels Like’ Temps

The National Weather Service in Birmingham provides the projected daily highs. The predicted highest daily “feels like” temperatures are from Time & Date.

Please remember that HEAT STROKE IS AN EMERGENCY! CALL 9 1 1.

Bibb

Saturday: 93 °F - The highest “feels like” temperature will be at 2 p.m. at 100 °F

Sunday: 92 °F - The highest “feels like” temperature will be at 1 p.m. at 98 °F

Fayette

Saturday: 93 °F - The highest “feels like” temperature will be at 2 p.m. at 100 °F

Sunday: 93 °F - The highest “feels like” temperature will be at 1 p.m. at 98 °F

Greene

Saturday: 91 °F - The highest “feels like” temperature will be at 2 p.m. at 102 °F

Sunday: 91 °F - The highest “feels like” temperature will be at 1 p.m. at 99 °F

Hale

Saturday: 91 °F - The highest “feels like” temperature will be at 2 p.m. at 102 °F

Sunday: 90 °F - The highest “feels like” temperature will be at 1 p.m. at 99 °F

Lamar

Saturday: 93 °F - The highest “feels like” temperature will be at 2 p.m. at 103 °F

Sunday: 93 °F - The highest “feels like” temperature will be at Noon at 101 °F

Perry

Saturday: 91 °F - The highest “feels like” temperature will be at 2 p.m. at 102 °F

Sunday: 90 °F - The highest “feels like” temperature will be at 1 p.m. at 99 °F

Pickens

Saturday: 93 °F - The highest “feels like” temperature will be at 2 p.m. at 100 °F

Sunday: 92 °F - The highest “feels like” temperature will be at 1 p.m. at 98 °F

Sumter

Saturday: 92 °F - The highest “feels like” temperature will be at 2 p.m. at 102 °F

Sunday: 92 °F - The highest “feels like” temperature will be at 1 p.m. at 98 °F

Tuscaloosa

Saturday: 92 °F - The highest “feels like” temperature will be at 2 p.m. at 100 °F

Sunday: 92 °F - The highest “feels like” temperature will be at 1 p.m. at 98 °F

Walker

Saturday: 91 °F - The highest “feels like” temperature will be at 2 p.m. at 97 °F

Sunday: 92 °F - The highest “feels like” temperature will be at 2 p.m. at 96 °F

Tips from the National Weather Service in Birmingham

• Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
• Drink plenty of fluids, and stay in an air-conditioned room.
• Stay out of the sun.
• 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.
• Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing whenever 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.

Mary K - Weather Forecaster