Heat Advisory for Choctaw, Washington, Clarke and Other Areas from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday
The National Weather Service warns of heat illnesses from hot temperatures and high humidity across parts of Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi.
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Aug 20, 2026, 4:20 p.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory for Choctaw, Washington, Clarke and Other Areas Until 8 PM CDT Friday
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Heat Advisory effective from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT on Friday, August 21, 2026. The advisory covers portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida, and southeast Mississippi, including the counties of 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. The advisory expires at 8 PM CDT Friday.
Heat index values up to 108 to 112 are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The advisory was issued at 11:21 AM CDT on Thursday, August 20.
Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. When outdoors, wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing and limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments for outdoor workers. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency; call 9 1 1.
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