A Heat Advisory is currently in effect through Saturday evening. Afternoon heat index values will climb above 105 degrees across Central Alabama. The combination of heat and humidity will cause heat stress for those without adequate cooling and hydration. Practice heat safety if spending time outdoors. Do not leave pets or children unattended in vehicles. Ensure your vehicles are locked so that a child does not gain access and become trapped. Visit heat.gov/heat-safety/ for tips.
For tonight across Central Alabama, a few showers & thunderstorms will linger into the evening, with decreasing clouds late. Overnight low temperatures will be in the middle 70s. Winds will be calm to light, except in or near thunderstorms.
The 4th of July will be partly cloudy across Central Alabama with isolated to scattered showers & thunderstorms. Daytime high temperatures will be in the middle 90s. Winds will be light, except in or near thunderstorms.