Heat Alerts Issued Across Alabama, South Carolina, and Georgia

Weather reports present differing alert levels, heat index forecasts, and expiration times across the Southeast.

3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 15, 2026, 8:41 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 13, 2026, 8:36 a.m. ETUpdated Aug 17, 2026, 12:48 p.m. ET

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Heat alerts have been reported across West Alabama, multiple Alabama counties—including Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker—as well as Upstate South Carolina and northeast Georgia. Reports conflict on the exact alert classification: wtug.com and foxcarolina.com reported a , while wtug.com also reported an . The issued alerts for Alabama, according to wtug.com. Forecasted conditions and timing vary between outlets. The start time is reported as 12:00 p.m. on August 17, 2026, according to foxcarolina.com. Expiration times vary from 9:00 p.m. on August 14, 2026, 9:00 p.m. on August 16, 2026, or 9:00 p.m. on August 17, 2026, according to wtug.com, to 8:00 p.m. on August 17, 2026, according to foxcarolina.com. Foxcarolina.com reported heat index values approaching 106 degrees in lower elevations of the Upstate and climbing between 105 and 109 degrees. According to wtug.com, reports indicate heat index values reaching up to 111, values up to 113 °F under an , and a moderate to major heat risk extending into next week. Impacts and safety guidelines also differ across sources. According to foxcarolina.com, relentless heat and humidity create dangerous conditions through Tuesday, and precautions include limiting outdoor activity between noon and 8 pm. Reports from wtug.com note that heat-related illnesses are serious and that long-duration heat can be deadly for those without effective cooling. Precautions reported by both outlets include drinking plenty of fluids, remaining in air-conditioned rooms, checking on relatives, neighbors, and pets, and never leaving children or pets unattended in vehicles. Additionally, wtug.com noted that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling rest breaks in shade or air conditioning for outdoor workers, and that heat stroke is an emergency requiring a call to 911.

Earlier reports

Aug 15, 2026, 9:27 p.m. ET
National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory Across Alabama
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Heat Advisory covering West Alabama and many counties across Alabama, according to reporting from wtug.com. Heat-related illnesses are serious, and precautions should be taken.\n\nwtug.com published conflicting details regarding the advisory's duration and expected conditions. In one report, the outlet stated that the National Weather Service in Birmingham described a "moderate to major heat risk across the region," with rising temperatures and humidity pushing heat index values to dangerous levels into next week. In another report, wtug.com noted several more days of dangerous heat and humidity across West Alabama, persisting through the weekend into next week with heat index values as high as 111. The outlet also reported conflicting expiration times of 9:00 p.m. on August 14, 2026, and 9:00 p.m. on August 16, 2026.\n\nAs reported by wtug.com, precautions include drinking plenty of fluids, staying in air-conditioned rooms, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Those working or spending time outside are advised to take extra precautions, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening when possible, wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing, drink plenty of water, and know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Aug 15, 2026, 8:41 p.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory Issued Across Alabama as Dangerous Heat Risk Develops
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Heat Advisory for West Alabama and many counties across Alabama as conditions develop. Reports from wtug.com conflict on the expiration date of the advisory, with one report listing the end time as 21:00 on August 14, 2026, and another listing it as 21:00 on August 16, 2026.
According to wtug.com, the weather service stated there is a "moderate to major heat risk across the region," with rising temperatures and humidity pushing heat index values to a dangerous level into next week. In a separate report, wtug.com stated that several more days of dangerous heat and humidity across West Alabama will persist through the weekend into next week, with heat index values reaching as high as 111.
Reporting from wtug.com notes that heat-related illnesses are serious and precautions should be taken. Recommended safety measures include drinking plenty of fluids and water, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking up on relatives and neighbors. Wtug.com also reported that young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances, extra precautions should be taken if working or spending time outside, strenuous activities should be rescheduled to early morning or evening when possible, lightweight and loose-fitting clothing should be worn when possible, and people should know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

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