Dangerous heat expected this week

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – A heat warning issued for today: We wake up this morning to muggy weather and very warm temperatures in the 70s and 80s. A heat advisory has been issued for most counties in the state from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. It feels like temperatures could reach as high as 42 degrees. There is a 30 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Any storm that develops tomorrow could bring strong wind gusts, heavy rain and frequent lightning.

THE NEXT BIG THING We’ll have First Alert Weather Days with extreme heat index values ​​on Wednesday and Thursday. The heat will continue to increase through the middle and end of the week as high pressure strengthens over the region. This will limit the number of afternoon thunderstorms on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Highs on these days will be in the low 90s to high 100s, with the heat index reaching as high as 100 degrees in some areas. Even so, isolated sudden thunderstorms will be on the radar in the afternoon and early evening. With dangerous heat levels expected this week, we urge everyone to avoid strenuous outdoor activities in the late morning and afternoon. Remember to stay hydrated and take multiple breaks if you must work outside. The chance of rain will remain at a 20-30% chance, so most of us can finally dry off a bit.

Tropical Update: The National Hurricane Center is tracking a tropical wave in the central Atlantic that has a 50% chance of developing into a tropical depression or storm in the next five to seven days. This disturbance will have to fight through dry air over the next few days, but could encounter a favorable environment on its way to the Bahamas. The position of this system will determine whether it forms and where it moves. If it hits Cuba and dry air continues to be a problem, there may be very little chance of it developing. Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, Cuba, the Bahamas, and all of Florida should keep an eye on this system this week. The rest of the Atlantic remains calm. Hurricane season peaks in mid-September and officially ends on November 30.

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