Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Great Lakes

Thunderstorms with strong wind gusts and hail will be possible today from Michigan into the Lower Great Lakes region. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Read More >

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A Heat Advisory has been issued for portions of NW Alabama through 7pm CT tonight. Dangerous heat is forecast with heat index values rising between 101-107 degrees. Make sure you stay hydrated and limit strenuous outdoor activities. Additional heat products are likely through the week, so be sure to remain updated.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for NW AL today through 7 PM CT due to heat index temps as high as 107 degrees. Dangerous heat continues through the Tennessee Valley this week as heat indices continue to climb into the triple digits throughout the area. Be sure to limit time spent outdoors in the afternoon, recognize signs of heat illness, eat and dress light, use sun protection, & stay hydrated!

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This graphic contains daily climate data (climate normals and records) for today for the sites listed. The legend is in the upper left portion of the image. The current normals period is 1991-2020.


*Location*	*Sky/Weather*	*Temp*	*Dewpt*	RH	*Wind*	*Baro*	*Remarks*
Huntsville
Muscle Shoals
Decatur
Meridianville
Vinemont
Albertville
Scottsboro
Fort Payne
Winchester
Tullahoma
Fayetteville
Courtland
Note: "N/A" or "MISG" will be displayed if values are not available. In the LOCATION column, click on links for a list of recent observations at sites of interest. In the WIND column, VRB is "variable" and G is "gust". Wind speeds are in MPH. In the BARO (pressure) column, values are in inches. In the REMARKS column, HX is "heat index", WCI is "wind chill index", and VSB is "visibility" (if shown).

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SITREP	GRAPHICAL HWO	DISCUSSION	FIRE WX	AVIATION WX	HYDROLOGY


AIR QUALITY	GRIDDED FORECAST	FORECAST (HR)	CLIMATE	CLIMATE GRAPHS	OBSERVATIONS


SATELLITE	WX RADIOS	STORM SPOTTER TRAINING	PAST EVENTS	GIS	TORNADO HISTORY

EDUCATION	BEING PREPARED	ESTAR PREPARANDO

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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Great Lakes

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