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Increasing heat and humidity will lead to dangerously high heat index values into next week.

There is a level 1 (out of 5) risk for severe thunderstorms with isolated damaging winds through 11 PM tonight. Remember to have multiple ways to get alerts, have access to a sturdy shelter, and check back for updates.

A heat advisory is in effect across the north & west portions of Central Alabama for Wednesday afternoon. Highs will be in the lower to middle 90s with heat indices up to 105. Remember to stay hydrated, reduce time outdoors if possible, and wear light-weight, light colored clothing.

A heat advisory will be in effect across all of Central Alabama for Thursday & Friday. Daytime highs will range through the 90s with heat indices up to 109. Remember to stay hydrated, reduce time outdoors if possible, & wear light-weight, light colored clothing.

Isolated showers and storms today. A few storms may be severe with damaging winds far east and northeast. Highs from the lower 90s east to the mid 90s southwest. West wind 4-8 mph.

Isolated evening showers and storms, then mostly clear late. Lows from the mid 70s northeast to the upper 70s southwest. Light southwest winds.

Chances for showers and storms east and central. Highs from the mid 90s east to the upper 90s west and southwest. West wind 4-8 mph.

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