BIRMINGHAM, AL — A First Alert Weather Day is in effect across Alabama as a Heat Advisory takes hold, with heat index values forecast to reach as high as 110 degrees across West Alabama. High temperatures could surge into the upper 90s today, with forecasters closely watching radar as leftover storm activity drops south, carrying a chance of impacts across areas north and east of Birmingham.
Morning Storm Threat Lingers Before Heat Takes Over
Forecast radar shows active storm cells tracking near Birmingham, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, and Anniston this morning, as forecasters monitor whether the remnants of a storm complex hold together enough to bring meaningful impacts to the region. The window for storms is expected to close later in the morning, after which the building heat is expected to take firm control of the forecast.
The Heat Advisory spans a wide swath of counties, including Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, Shelby, Montgomery, and Bibb, remaining in effect from 1 PM Monday through 9 PM Tuesday, with hot temperatures and high humidity raising the risk of heat-related illness.
Hottest Day of the Week Expected Tuesday
Forecasters say Tuesday is expected to be the hottest day of the week, with actual air temperatures potentially reaching or topping 100 degrees in parts of West Alabama. A shower or storm cannot be ruled out, particularly during the afternoon, though overall rain chances remain low heading into the peak heat.
Looking ahead, highs are expected to remain in the 90s through Wednesday before a front arrives and pushes deeper moisture south, potentially bringing a shift toward drier, less humid conditions by Thursday and Friday across the region…