Alabama Faces Severe Storms and Extreme Heat on Sunday

Alabama residents should prepare for a day of severe weather and extreme heat on Sunday, as forecasted by the National Weather Service. The afternoon and evening hours are expected to bring strong storms across the state, with potential threats including damaging wind gusts, hail, and heavy rainfall. Fortunately, tornadoes are not anticipated.

In addition to the storms, sweltering temperatures in the mid- to upper 90s will grip much of Alabama. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for several counties in southwest Alabama, where heat indices could soar to a dangerous 115 degrees. Heat advisories are also in effect for numerous other areas across the state.

The Storm Prediction Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has classified parts of central and south Alabama under a Level 2 (out of 5) risk for severe weather, indicating the possibility of scattered severe storms. Most of the remaining regions, excluding north and north-central Alabama, fall under a Level 1 risk, suggesting the potential for isolated severe storms.

The severe weather is expected to develop as a boundary moves southward across Alabama later today. The storms are likely to intensify during the afternoon as temperatures rise, creating the perfect conditions for severe weather.

Northern Alabama already experienced severe storms on Saturday, resulting in numerous reports of wind damage. Sunday’s high temperatures will range from the mid- to upper 90s across the state. When combined with the humidity, it could feel like 110 to 115 degrees.

A cold front is expected to sweep through Alabama today, triggering storms but also ushering in slightly drier air. While Monday's temperatures will remain warm, the humidity levels are forecasted to drop, reducing the need for heat advisories in many areas.

Looking ahead, temperatures from Tuesday through the rest of the workweek are expected to be more typical for August in Alabama. Although it will remain hot, the extreme heat seen over the weekend is unlikely to persist. Furthermore, no severe weather is anticipated beyond Sunday, offering a brief respite from the intense conditions.