Heat Advisory for Marion, Lamar, Fayette and Other Central Alabama Counties Through Saturday
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for 39 counties in central Alabama, including Marion, Lamar, and Fayette, with heat index values up to 107 expected through 8 PM CDT Saturday.
3 reports on this incident · first at Sep 1, 2026, 10:47 a.m. ET
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Sep 1, 2026, 10:52 a.m. ET
Heat Advisory for Marion, Lamar, Fayette: Heat Index Up to 107 Expected
The National Weather Service Birmingham AL has issued a Heat Advisory for a portion of central Alabama, including Marion, Lamar, and Fayette counties, warning that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The advisory begins at 11 AM CDT Wednesday, September 2, 2026, and ends at 8 PM CDT Saturday, September 5, 2026, with heat index values up to 107 expected.
The advisory covers 39 counties, including Marion, Lamar, Fayette, Winston, Walker, Blount, Etowah, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Sumter, Greene, Hale, Perry, Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Tallapoosa, Chambers, Marengo, Dallas, Autauga, Lowndes, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Lee, Russell, Pike, and Barbour. Cities affected include Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Auburn, Anniston, and Tuskegee.
The Weather Service advises 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, OSHA recommends frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool, shaded location; heat stroke is an emergency, and 9 1 1 should be called.
Sep 1, 2026, 10:47 a.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory Issued for Marion, Lamar, Fayette and Central Alabama Through Saturday
The National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama, has issued a Heat Advisory for a portion of central Alabama, effective from 11 AM Wednesday, September 2, 2026, to 8 PM CDT Saturday, September 5, 2026. The advisory was issued at 9:42 AM CDT on September 1, 2026.
The advisory covers 39 counties, including Marion, Lamar, Fayette, Jefferson, Shelby, Tuscaloosa, and Montgomery, and cities such as Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Auburn, and Anniston. Heat index values up to 107 degrees are expected, and hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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 9 1 1 should be called.
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