Extreme Heat Wave Spreads Across US, Relief Arrives in Alabama
A cold front moved into central Alabama on Wednesday, ending the Heat Advisory and bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures were expected to drop to the low 70s with dew points in the low 60s, providing much‑needed relief after several days of extreme heat.
Meanwhile, the Desert Southwest, including Arizona, remained under an Extreme Heat Warning that has been extended through 8 p.m. Sunday. Forecasts called for highs of 110‑121 °F, with the possibility of reaching 120 °F later in the week, and overnight lows of 84‑93 °F. A Weather Authority First Alert Action Day stayed in effect through Sunday as the region faced continued high‑pressure‑driven heat and humidity.
Entities: Alabama · Arizona · Dave Nussbaum · Desert Southwest · U.S. National Weather Service
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- [● 2 SOURCES] A cold front brought scattered showers and thunderstorms to central Alabama on Wednesday.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A Weather Authority First Alert Action Day remained in effect through Sunday for hot and humid conditions in the Desert Southwest.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Temperatures in central Alabama were forecast to fall to the low 70s with dew points in the low 60s after the cold front.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A ridge of high pressure will keep the Desert Southwest hot with above‑normal temperatures.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Heat Advisory in central Alabama ended on Wednesday due to a cold front. (ended on Wednesday)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] An Extreme Heat Warning in the Desert Southwest was extended through 8 p.m. Sunday.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] High temperatures in the Desert Southwest were forecast between 110 °F and 121 °F, with potential to reach 120 °F later in the week.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Overnight low temperatures in the Desert Southwest were expected between 84 °F and 93 °F.