Increasing heat and humidity will lead to dangerously high heat index values into next week. This level of long-duration heat affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. For people without effective cooling, this level of heat can be deadly. Temperatures will be in the mid 90s to lower 100s. Heat indices will be as high as 110.
A heat advisory is in effect for all of Central Alabama through Sunday and likely continuing into early next week. Daytime highs will be in the 90s to lower 100s with heat indices up to 109. Remember to stay hydrated, reduce time outdoors if possible, & wear light-weight, light colored clothing.
Today will be partly cloudy with isolated to scattered showers & thunderstorms southeast half. Daytime high temperatures will be in the middle 90s to the lower 100s with heat indices up to 109. Winds will be light.
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a lingering shower or thunderstorm. Overnight low temperatures will be in the middle to upper 70s. Winds will be light & variable.
Sunday will be partly cloudy with isolated showers & thunderstorms in the far southeast. Daytime high temperatures will be in the middle 90s to the lower 100s. Winds will be light.