High temperatures will reach the mid to upper 90s through Sunday potentially reaching the 100 degree mark in some areas. For those planning on being outdoors for a prolonged period of time, make sure to take extra precautions to prevent heat-related illness!
A Heat Advisory is in effect for all of Central Alabama through 8 PM Sunday. Heat index values up to 108 degrees are forecast with warm and humid nights that will result in accumulated heat stress. Ensure you stay hydrated and take frequent rest periods if working outside for prolonged periods of time.
Today will be partly cloudy across Central Alabama with a low chance of showers & thunderstorms. The best chances will be across the far south. Daytime high temperatures will range through the 90s. Winds will be from the east at 5 to 10 mph.
A few stray clouds may linger tonight across Central Alabama, otherwise conditions will be mostly clear. Overnight low temperatures will be in the lower to middle 70s. Winds will be from the east to southeast at 5 mph, becoming light & variable.
Saturday will be partly cloudy across Central Alabama with isolated to scattered showers & thunderstorms. Daytime high temperatures will be in the middle to upper 90s. Winds will be variable around 5 mph.