West Alabama Heat Advisory Continues Through Tuesday Evening

Alabamians can expect another day of hot temperatures, accompanied by high humidity levels, which are a concern for residents.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Heat Advisory due to concerns about rising heat index values. This advisory remains in effect until Tuesday, August 19, at 8 p.m.

West Alabama Counties Under the Heat Advisory

Bibb: There is a concern for heat index values up to 105 °F

Fayette: There is a concern for heat index values up to 107 °F

Greene: There is a concern for heat index values up to 107 °F

Hale: There is a concern for heat index values up to 105 °F

Lamar: There is a concern for heat index values up to 107 °F

Perry: There is a concern for heat index values up to 105 °F

Pickens: There is a concern for heat index values up to 107 °F

Sumter: There is a concern for heat index values up to 107 °F

Tuscaloosa: There is a concern for heat index values up to 107 °F

Walker: There is a concern for heat index values up to 107 °F

West Alabama Tuesday Expected High Temperatures

Bibb: 95 °F

Fayette: 96 °F

Greene: 94 °F

Hale: 94 °F

Lamar: 97 °F

Perry: 93 °F

Pickens: 96 °F

Sumter: 96 °F

Tuscaloosa: 94 °F

Walker: 97 °F

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James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist said that “afternoon thunderstorms will be isolated and the chance of any one spot getting wet is 15-25 percent.”

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