Alabama Heat Advisory Ends as Cooler Weather Arrives

A heat advisory covering southern Alabama remains in effect through the evening of July 30, with heat index values projected between 108 °F and 112 °F. The rest of the state stays below advisory thresholds but still faces heat indices in the 90s to low‑100s, while scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected Thursday and Friday, bringing possible wind gusts of 40‑60 mph and localized urban flooding.

Forecasts show a shift toward cooler conditions over the weekend, with temperatures expected in the mid‑to‑upper 80s. A moderate heat risk persists across West Alabama, where heat indices of 100‑105 °F are forecast, prompting health advisories to stay hydrated and seek cooling. The National Weather Service in Birmingham and local meteorologists, including James Spann, note that relief is imminent despite lingering humidity.

The Alabama Emergency Management Agency continues to monitor the situation and urges residents to remain vigilant as the weather pattern transitions to a wetter, less extreme regime.