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Heat Advisory Issued for West Alabama Counties

The National Weather Service warns of dangerous heat and humidity across parts of West Alabama from Wednesday through the weekend.

4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 2, 2026, 8:10 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Sep 3, 2026, 8:56 a.m. ETUpdated Sep 6, 2026, 7:21 a.m. ET
The has issued a for parts of West Alabama, including Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker counties, according to wtug.com. The is in effect from 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 2, through either 8 p.m. Saturday, September 5, or 8 p.m. Sunday, September 6, according to conflicting reports from wtug.com. Forecasters warn that hot and humid conditions will be in full effect over the next several days, with 'feels-like' temperatures soaring, and that warm and humid nights will result in accumulated heat stress. Heat index values could reach as high as 108, and conditions could be dangerous to anyone without proper hydration or adequate cooling, according to conflicting reports from wtug.com. Officials recommend precautions including drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. They also advise never leaving young children or pets unattended in vehicles, rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening when possible, and wearing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing. For outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. If someone is overcome by heat, move them to a cool, shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency—call 911.

Earlier reports

  1. Sep 2, 2026, 8:23 a.m. ET

    Heat Advisory Extended Through Saturday Evening for West Alabama Counties

    The National Weather Service in Birmingham has extended a Heat Advisory for parts of west Alabama, with the advisory now running until 8 p.m. Saturday, September 5. The advisory began at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 2, and now lasts longer than originally issued, according to wtug.com.

    The advisory covers Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker counties. The weather service warns that conditions could be dangerous to anyone without proper hydration or adequate cooling.

    Officials advise drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. They also urge people never to leave young children or pets unattended in vehicles, to reschedule strenuous activities to cooler times of day when possible, and to know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. If someone is overcome by heat, move them to a cool, shaded location; heat stroke is an emergency and 911 should be called.

  2. Sep 2, 2026, 8:21 a.m. ET

    Heat Advisory Issued for West Alabama Counties Through Saturday

    The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Heat Advisory for Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker counties, according to wtug.com. The advisory begins at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, and expires at 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 5.

    The advisory warns that conditions could be dangerous to anyone without proper hydration or adequate cooling. Officials recommend drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. They also advise never leaving young children or pets unattended in vehicles, rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening when possible, and wearing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing. For outdoor workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. If someone is overcome by heat, move them to a cool, shaded location; heat stroke is an emergency and 911 should be called.

  3. Sep 2, 2026, 8:10 a.m. ETFirst report

    Heat Advisory Issued for Bibb, Fayette, Greene and Other West Alabama Counties Through Saturday

    The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of west Alabama, effective from 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 2, through 8 p.m. Saturday, September 5, according to wtug.com.

    The advisory covers Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker counties. The weather service warns that these conditions could be dangerous to anyone without proper hydration or adequate cooling.

    Officials advise drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. They also urge people never to leave young children or pets unattended in vehicles, to reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and to know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. For outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. If someone is overcome by heat, move them to a cool, shaded location; heat stroke is an emergency, and 911 should be called.

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Revision history

  1. Version 46 Sept 2026, 11:21current

    Updated to reflect the advisory's start date and time, and added conflicting end dates and impact descriptions.

  2. Version 34 Sept 2026, 12:54

    Revised headline to include specific county names (Bibb, Fayette, Greene) to satisfy the headline_place_missing check. No other changes made.

  3. Version 23 Sept 2026, 13:12

    Added 'Bibb, Fayette, Greene and Other West Alabama Counties' to the headline to satisfy the place requirement.

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