North Alabama Weather – 2023-06-30

Today – Please see EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING, below…

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 111. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Tonight – Please see EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING, below…

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Saturday – Please see EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING, below…

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 111. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot
  conditions with heat index values up to 112 expected. For the
  Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan and
  Cullman Counties. In Tennessee, Moore and Lincoln Counties.

* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 11 AM this morning
  to 8 PM CDT Saturday. For the Heat Advisory, until 11 AM CDT
  this morning.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses,
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor
  activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.