Author: Ben Lang

Heat Index 105°+ Wednesday; Strong Storms Possible

The excessive heat warning came to an end yesterday, but heat remains oppressive for much of the area this afternoon. A heat advisory is in effect until 6PM for most of our viewing area. Expect heat index temperatures at or above 105° through that time, possibly nearing 110° at times. Slightly more widespread showers and storms are likely for some…

Dangerous Heat Tuesday; Strong Storms Possible Wednesday

Day two of the excessive heat warning is underway across central and south Alabama. Most of the area could experience heat index temperatures between 108 and 113° this afternoon. It could be even more extreme across Wilcox, Butler, Crenshaw, and Covington county. Heat index temperatures there could range between 110 and 115° today. Expect only isolated showers and storms this…

Dangerous Heat Continues Through Tuesday Evening

Temperatures and heat index values are soaring across central and south Alabama. The heat index reached 110° at 11AM in Montgomery. Expect heat index temperatures to remain between 105 and 110° through early Monday evening. Like Sunday, cooling showers and storms look very spotty this afternoon. That means most spots remain oppressively hot throughout the day. Take precautions if you’re…

Potentially Dangerous Heat Continues This Weekend

It’s another day of extreme summer heat across central and south Alabama. Heat index temperatures exceeded 100° in several locations at 11AM, and they’re only going to rise this afternoon. A heat advisory continues for central Alabama counties along highway 80 and 82 until 9PM this evening. Expect heat index temperatures near or above 105° for several hours this afternoon….

Heat Advisory Until 9PM Thursday

It was a warm and muggy start to the day, with heat index temperatures rising to near 100° by 10AM. A heat advisory is in effect for many of our counties until 9PM this evening. Heat index temperatures could be at or above 105° for much of the afternoon. Showers and storms work to counteract the heat for some spots…

A Few Strong Storms Possible Wednesday

It was a dry and muggy start to Wednesday morning. Some lingering clouds from thunderstorms across north Alabama filled the sky this morning, but we should see some sun today. Those storms were part of a complex of storms that were fairly intense across north Alabama overnight. Fortunately, they quickly weakened as they moved into central Alabama. The weather setup…

Mid-Ninety Degree Heat With Just Spotty Showers and Storms

It was another mainly dry start to the day with a mix of sun and clouds. Temperatures quickly warmed to near 90° by midday, on track for the low to mid 90s this afternoon. Heat index temperatures could near 100° at times. The chance for rain today looks isolated, with only spotty showers and storms this afternoon and early evening….

Another Mid-90° Heat Streak Ahead

It was a foggy start for many locations this morning. The fog is gone now and the dense fog advisory expired. Otherwise, we’re looking at a mix of sun and clouds. Showers from this morning largely tapered off, but additional showers and storms likely form this afternoon. Outside the chance for rain, expect a partly cloudy sky with high temperatures…

Scattered Afternoon Showers And Storms This Weekend

It was a little less hot today across central and south Alabama. Some locations only reached the 80s thanks to afternoon shower and thunderstorm activity. A nearby stationary front enhanced the strength and coverage of storms across southwest Alabama. Meanwhile, other areas remained rain-free and mainly sunny. Still, some locations could see a shower or storm roll through this evening….

Scattered Afternoon Showers And Storms This Weekend

It was a warm and muggy start the the day, with morning lows in the low 70s. Temperatures quickly rose into the upper 80s around midday, and likely head for the low 90s this afternoon. A stalled frontal boundary and nearby area of low pressure should help enhance lift in the atmosphere today. That leads to scattered showers and storms,…