South Alabama Weather – 2023-06-30

Today – Please see HEAT ADVISORY, below…

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 107. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 110. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values ranging from 108 to 112 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama and
  northwest Florida.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High heat indices will likely continue
  into the weekend with additional heat related products likely
  becoming necessary.

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.