Alabamians have had their fair share of hot and muggy summer days, and that trend is going to continue.

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The National Weather Service in Birmingham has expressed concern about increasing heat index values, along with humid conditions, over the next few days.

Wet Weather Chances

You can expect the typical summertime weather pattern to persist over the next few days. “A few random, scattered, mostly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms each day,” said James Spann, ABC 33/40, and Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Chief Meteorologist.

“The chance of any one specific spot seeing rain daily is 25-35 percent, and most (but not all) of the showers will come from 1:00 until 10:00 p.m.”

Muggy Conditions + Moderate to Major Heat

A “Moderate to Major Heart Risk” is in effect for Monday, July 21, and Tuesday, July 22, across Alabama.

As temperatures reach the low to mid-90s, paired with humid conditions, West Alabama communities could experience heat indices as high as 108 °F.

“This means those in heat-sensitive groups and those without effective cooling or hydration will be most at risk,” said the National Weather Service in Birmingham.

West Alabama Projected Heat Index Guide for Sunday and Monday

Bibb

Sunday: Heat index values as high as 106 °F.

Monday: Heat index values as high as 106 °F.

Fayette

Sunday: Heat index values as high as 105 °F.

Monday: Heat index values as high as 106 °F.

Greene

Sunday: Forecasted high is 92 °F.

Monday: Heat index values as high as 105 °F.

Hale

Sunday: Forecasted high is 93 °F.

Monday: Forecasted high is 94 °F.

Lamar

Sunday: Heat index values as high as 106 °F.

Monday: Heat index values as high as 108 °F.

Perry

Sunday: Forecasted high is 94 °F.

Monday: Forecasted high is 94 °F.

Pickens

Sunday: Forecasted high is 93 °F.

Monday: Heat index values as high as 106 °F.

Sumter

Sunday: Forecasted high is 95 °F.

Monday: Heat index values as high as 105 °F.

Tuscaloosa

Sunday: Heat index values as high as 105 °F.

Monday: Heat index values as high as 106 °F.

Walker

Sunday: Forecasted high is 92 °F.

Monday: Heat index values as high as 106 °F.

West Alabama Counties Under a Heat Advisory

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a “Heat Advisory” in advance of some dangerous heat index values. This heat advisory is in effect for Monday, July 21, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Fayette

Lamar

Walker

Please remember, even if your county is not under a heat advisory, it will still be very hot and humid. These conditions could lead to heat-related illnesses.

Mary K. – Weather Forecaster