The National Weather Service in Birmingham has extended the “Heat Advisory” through Saturday, July 9, at 9 p.m. Residents should be aware that the heat index values could reach 110 °F.
Independence Day Rain Chances for West Alabama
Bibb: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.
Fayette: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10 a.m.
Greene: A slight chance of showers between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.
Hale: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.
Lamar: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10 am.
Perry: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.
Pickens: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.
Sumter: A slight chance of showers between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.
Tuscaloosa: A slight chance of showers between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m.
Walker: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10 a.m.
Precautionary & Preparedness Actions from the NWS: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Original reporting: The Tuscaloosa Thread — read the source article.
