National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory for Monday in Three States
Heat index values up to 110 are expected across 27 zones from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT on August 17, 2026.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 16, 2026, 12:15 p.m. ET
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Aug 16, 2026, 12:24 p.m. ET
National Weather Service Extends Heat Advisory Through Monday Evening
A Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service office in Mobile, Alabama, now runs longer than first issued, extending through 8:00 PM CDT on Monday, August 17, 2026. The advisory applies from 11:00 AM CDT to 8:00 PM CDT on Monday, with heat index values expected up to 110.
According to official records from the National Weather Service, the warning covers 27 zones across portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida, and southeast Mississippi. Cities covered include Pensacola, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Orange Beach, Daphne, Jackson, Bay Minette, and Prichard.
National Weather Service records state that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Officials advise taking precautions by drinking plenty of fluids, staying in air-conditioned rooms, staying out of the sun, wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, and checking on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
Aug 16, 2026, 12:21 p.m. ET
National Weather Service Warns Hot Temperatures and Humidity May Cause Heat Illnesses
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses across portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida, and southeast Mississippi, according to official records from the National Weather Service office in Mobile, Alabama.
The Heat Advisory is in effect on August 17, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM CDT and expiring at 8:00 PM CDT. Official records state that heat index values up to 110 are expected across 27 zones.
The National Weather Service recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying in air-conditioned rooms, remaining out of the sun, and checking up on relatives and neighbors. For 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, and emergency responders called at 9 1 1 for heat stroke.
Aug 16, 2026, 12:15 p.m. ETFirst report
National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory for Portions of Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi
The National Weather Service Mobile AL has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida, and southeast Mississippi. The advisory is a developing situation and is in effect from 11:00 AM CDT to 8:00 PM CDT on Monday, August 17, 2026.\n\nAccording to official records from the National Weather Service, heat index values up to 110 are expected across 27 zones. The advisory covers areas including Choctaw, Washington, Clarke, Wilcox, Monroe, Conecuh, Butler, Crenshaw, Escambia, Covington, Mobile Inland, Baldwin Inland, Mobile Central, Baldwin Central, Mobile Coastal, Baldwin Coastal, Escambia Inland, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Inland, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Inland, Okaloosa Coastal, Wayne, Perry, Greene, Stone, and George. Impacted cities include Orange Beach, Camden, Luverne, Bayou La Batre, Molino, Fort Pickens, New Augusta, Lisman, Bay Minette, Daphne, Century, Gulf Breeze, Jackson, Fort Walton Beach, Pensacola, Valparaiso, Walnut Hill, Bagdad, Millry, Destin, Pine Hill, Lucedale, Brantley, Beulah, and Prichard.\n\nThe National Weather Service noted that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Official guidance advises drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. Outdoor workers are advised to follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommendations by scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location, and cases of heat stroke require an immediate emergency call to 9 1 1.
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