Heat advisory in place for North Alabama for Sunday

Heat advisory in place for North Alabama for Sunday

On Saturday at 10:43 a.m. a heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Sunday between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall and Cullman counties.The weather service comments, "Heat index values up to 106 degrees expected."

Simmering in Saturday’s Scorching Summer Heat; Even More Heat Ahead : The Alabama Weather Blog

Today brings a modest rise in temperatures, with highs in the low to mid 90s and heat index values peaking around 105 degrees. Rain chances will remain scattered in the afternoon and evening, mostly for Central Alabama. These storms could briefly limit heating in a few spots, but overall conditions will still be hot and humid across the state. Sunday marks the beginning of the most intense heat phase. Highs will range from the mid to upper 90s a…