Dangerous Heat, Damaging Wind Threat Impact Alabama Today

Today, Tuesday, June 30, Alabamians are facing strong storms for portions of the Yellowhammer State along with dangerous heat index values.

Severe Risk Outlook

The Storm Prediction Center has areas of Alabama under a “Marginal Risk” for strong to severe storms on Tuesday, June 30.

West Alabama Counties Under the Marginal Risk

Bibb

Greene – a good portion of the county

Hale

Perry

Sumter – a good portion of the county

Tuscaloosa – a small portion of the county

Timeline

The National Weather Service in Birmingham said the active weather period runs from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Threats

The main concern is for “damaging winds with gusts up to 60 mph,” said the National Weather Service in Birmingham.

“Where storms do form this afternoon, they could produce strong winds in the hot, unstable environment, but most places won't see a drop of rain,” said James Spann, Alabama Weather Network Chief Meteorologist.

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Dangerous Heat Overview

According to The Weather Channel, “Over 40 million people are under extreme heat warnings as a wave of extreme temperatures sweeps across the eastern half of the country.”

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has extended the Heat Advisory through Wednesday, July 1, 9 p.m.

The Heat Advisory covers the Townsquare Media listening coverage area in West Alabama, including Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker counties.

Residents should be prepared for heat index values between 105 °F - 110 °F.

West Alabama: Timing for Heat Index Values Above 99 °F

Here are the timeframes when the “feels like” temperatures will be above 99 °F, according to The Weather Channel, our weather media partner. Please remember these are overall predictions; your “feels like” temperature could be higher as conditions develop.

Bibb: 10 a.m. through 9 p.m., with the highest “feels like” temp at 106 °F

Fayette: 10 a.m. through 9 p.m., with the highest “feels like” temp at 104 °F

Greene: 10 a.m. through 9 p.m., with the highest “feels like” temp at 106 °F

Hale: 10 a.m. through 9 p.m., with the highest “feels like” temp at 106 °F

Lamar: 10 a.m. through 9 p.m., with the highest “feels like” temp at 106 °F

Perry: 10 a.m. through 9 p.m., with the highest “feels like” temp at 105 °F

Pickens: 10 a.m. through 9 p.m., with the highest “feels like” temp at 106 °F

Sumter: 10 a.m. through 9 p.m., with the highest “feels like” temp at 106 °F

Tuscaloosa: 10 a.m. through 9 p.m., with the highest “feels like” temp at 106 °F

Walker: 10 a.m. through 9 p.m., with the highest “feels like” temp at 106 °F

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