Prepare for a scorching hot weekend in Alabama: The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Heat Advisory in effect through Saturday night as heat index values soar past 105 degrees.
Much of South Alabama is at risk for severe storms this afternoon and evening, and the National Weather Service in Alabama has issued a Tornado Watch in effect until 9 p.m. tonight.
The National Weather Service in Birmingham says that some of our listening audience, including parts of Tuscaloosa County, could receive severe weather on Presidents Day.