Hot, Humid Weather Continues Across West Alabama Before Weekend Relief

Hot and humid conditions will continue across West Alabama, though heat index values are expected to be just under advisory criteria; a moderate heat risk will continue across our area.

According to the National Weather Service in Birmingham, heat indices will range between 100 and 105 today, Thursday, July 30. “This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.”

Relief on the Way?

“Temperatures trend downward over the weekend with highs generally in the mid to upper 80s, which is well below average for the first part of August,” said James Spann, Alabama Weather Network Chief Meteorologist.

When the Heat Index Exceeds 99°F

Even without a Heat Advisory in effect, conditions across West Alabama will remain hot and humid. Below is the expected timeline of when ‘feels-like’ temperatures are forecast to reach 99 °F or higher, according to Time and Date Weather.

Bibb: Feels-like temp range between 99 °F and 102 °F between Noon and 6 p.m.

Fayette: Feels-like temp range between 99 °F and 102 °F between Noon and 6 p.m.

Greene: Feels-like temp range between 99 °F and 105 °F between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Hale: Feels-like temp range between 99 °F and 105 °F between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Lamar: Feels-like temp range between 99 °F and 100 °F between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Perry: Feels-like temp range between 99 °F and 105 °F between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Pickens: Feels-like temp range between 99 °F and 102 °F between Noon and 6 p.m.

Sumter: Feels-like temp range between 99 °F and 105 °F between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Tuscaloosa: Feels-like temp range between 99 °F and 102 °F between Noon and 6 p.m.

Walker: Feels-like temps stay below 99 °F

Mary K. – Weather Forecaster