Heat Advisory in Effect Until 9 PM CDT Friday for Six Alabama Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for six Alabama counties, in effect until 9 PM CDT Friday.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 20, 2026, 10:51 p.m. ET
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Aug 20, 2026, 10:55 p.m. ET
Heat Advisory Issued for Six Alabama Counties Until 9 PM CDT Friday
The National Weather Service Birmingham AL has issued a Heat Advisory for Fayette, Jefferson, Lamar, Marion, Shelby, and Walker Counties, in effect until 9 PM CDT Friday, August 21, 2026. The advisory was issued at 9:40 PM CDT Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Heat index values up to 108 are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The advisory covers the cities of Jasper, Pelham, Alabaster, Hoover, Vernon, Fayette, Columbiana, Sulligent, Hamilton, and Birmingham.
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. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency; call 9 1 1.
Aug 20, 2026, 10:53 p.m. ET
Heat Advisory in Effect Until 9 PM CDT Friday for Six Alabama Counties
The National Weather Service Birmingham AL has issued a Heat Advisory for Fayette, Jefferson, Lamar, Marion, Shelby, and Walker Counties, in effect until 9 PM CDT Friday, August 21, 2026. The advisory warns that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, with heat index values up to 108.
The advisory began at 9:40 PM CDT Thursday and expires at 9 PM CDT Friday. Affected cities include Jasper, Pelham, Alabaster, Hoover, Vernon, Fayette, Columbiana, Sulligent, Hamilton, and Birmingham.
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. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles. Those who work or spend time outside should take extra precautions, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and wear light, loose-fitting clothing. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments for outdoor workers. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool, shaded location; heat stroke is an emergency and 911 should be called.
Aug 20, 2026, 10:51 p.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory in Effect Until 9 PM CDT Friday for Six Alabama Counties
The National Weather Service Birmingham AL has issued a Heat Advisory for Fayette, Jefferson, Lamar, Marion, Shelby, and Walker Counties, in effect until 9 PM CDT Friday, August 21, 2026. The advisory was issued at 9:40 PM CDT Thursday, August 20, and warns of heat index values up to 108.
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The advisory recommends drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles. 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; heat stroke is an emergency and 9 1 1 should be called.
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