RADAR CHECK: Widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are in progress across Alabama this afternoon… otherwise we have a partly to mostly sunny sky with temperatures generally in the mid 90s. Showers will end quickly after sunset; tonight will be mostly fair with a low in the 70s.
62 of Alabama’s 67 counties are under another Heat Advisory today and tomorrow as heat index values across the state are over 105° which is the danger range for much of the state.
Just because your garden has shady spots doesn’t mean that you can’t cultivate beautiful landscapes in those areas. It takes some time and planning, but when done right, a shade garden can reward you with beautiful colors and distinct foliage.
Several times a summer, three vans depart the University of Alabama, bound for Shark Tooth Creek. For years, the Alabama Museum of Natural History has hosted fossil expeditions to the sandy creek bed where shovels full of clay and gravel can yield prehistoric finds.
LATE JULY IN ALABAMA: We are into the hottest part of summer (mid-July through mid-August), so having a high in the mid 90s isn’t unusual at all. We expect a high in the 93-97 degree range for most of Alabama today and tomorrow with an upper ridge overhead; afternoon showers and storms will be isolated.
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A heat wave grips Alabama today and into the early part of the week with heat indices topping 105°, and only isolated storms offering brief relief.
Hot and mostly dry this weekend across Central and North Alabama, with highs climbing into the mid 90s and heat index values topping 100 by Sunday afternoon.
We’re heading into a stretch of dangerous heat across Alabama, with heat index values soaring well above 100 for several days. Now’s the time to plan ahead, stay cool, and make sure you and your loved ones are ready for what could be the hottest week of the summer so far.
RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are most numerous over the southern 2/3 of Alabama this afternoon… stronger storms are producing heavy rain and frequent lightning. Away from the showers temperatures are near 90 degrees… showers will fade after sunset.
It is a routine late July day for Alabama with highs in the low 90s for much of the state. Scattered showers and storms will increase in coverage this afternoon and evening as daytime heating allows instability values to climb, providing fuel for the showers and storms.
With spring right around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning your perfect landscape design. Whether you’re looking to spruce up your front yard, revamp your side garden, or overhaul your backyard landscaping, you will need a solid plan to make it happen.
HOT, HUMID SUMMER WEATHER: As an upper ridge begins to strengthen across the Deep South, our forecast will highlight slowly rising heat levels over the next five days. Expect a high in the low 90s today and tomorrow, mid 90s Sunday and Monday, followed by upper 90s Tuesday and Wednesday.
RADAR CHECK: Scattered showers and thunderstorms are over the southern 3/4 of Alabama this afternoon with a mix of sun and clouds. Temperatures are mostly in the 80s and low 90s; scattered showers will fade after dark.
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