West Alabama Timeline: When “Feels Like” Temperatures Climb Above 99°

Over 200 million Americans are facing dangerous heat index values over the next several days. This is due to a heat dome that covers a large portion of the United States from the Midwest to the East and all points in between.

Closer to home, the Townsquare Media Coverage area is under a Heat Advisory until Tuesday, June 30 at 9 p.m. This includes all of West Alabama counties, which include Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham said to expect “heat index values between 105 °F and 110 °F.”

The combination of extreme heat and humidity can increase the risk of heat-related illnesses. The most common are “heat rash, heat cramps, heat syncope, rhabdomyolysis, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke,” said the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

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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: 11 a.m. through 8 p.m., with the highest “feels like” temp at 105 °F

Fayette: 11 a.m. through 8 p.m., with the highest “feels like” temp at 103 °F

Greene: 11 a.m. through 9 p.m., with the highest “feels like” temp at 104 °F

Hale: 11 a.m. through 9 p.m., with the highest “feels like” temp at 104 °F

Lamar: 11 a.m. through 9 p.m., with the highest “feels like” temp at 105 °F

Perry: 11 a.m. through 8 p.m., with the highest “feels like” temp at 104 °F

Pickens: 11 a.m. through 9 p.m., with the highest “feels like” temp at 104 °F

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

Tuscaloosa: 11 a.m. through 9 p.m., with the highest “feels like” temp at 104 °F

Walker:11 a.m. through 9 p.m., with the highest “feels like” temp at 104 °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 9 1 1.

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