Severe Weather Alerts
Alabama
Special Weather Statement (Moderate)
Walker
At 156 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Gorgas Steam Plant, or 9 miles southwest of Dora, moving south at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Gorgas Steam Plant, Gorgas, Tutwiler, Goodsprings, Birmingport, and
Little Shoal.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Start Time
8/17/2025 1:56 PMEnd Time
8/17/2025 2:45 PMHeat Advisory (Moderate)
Winston
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.
* WHERE...Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Dallas, Hale, Jefferson, Marengo,
Perry, Shelby, and Winston Counties.
* WHEN...From noon Monday to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Start Time
8/17/2025 11:41 AMEnd Time
8/18/2025 1:00 AMMarion
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108.
* WHERE...Marion County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Start Time
8/17/2025 11:41 AMEnd Time
8/18/2025 1:00 AMLamar; Walker
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.
* WHERE...Fayette, Greene, Lamar, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and
Walker Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Start Time
8/17/2025 11:41 AMEnd Time
8/18/2025 1:00 AMFranklin; Colbert; Lauderdale
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected along and west of I-65.
* WHERE...In Alabama, Cullman, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Colbert,
Franklin AL, Lauderdale, and Lawrence Counties. In Tennessee,
Lincoln and Moore Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Start Time
8/17/2025 10:38 AMEnd Time
8/18/2025 1:15 AMMississippi
Heat Advisory (Moderate)
Lowndes; Clay; Webster
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and
central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, south
central, southeast, southwest, and west central Mississippi.
* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
related illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Start Time
8/17/2025 10:51 AMEnd Time
8/17/2025 10:30 PMLee; Itawamba; Prentiss; Pontotoc; Union; Monroe; Tishomingo; Tippah; Alcorn; Chickasaw; Benton; Lafayette; Marshall; Calhoun; Yalobusha
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast
Missouri, and West Tennessee.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Start Time
8/17/2025 10:44 AMEnd Time
8/18/2025 12:00 AMTennessee
Heat Advisory (Moderate)
McNairy; Hardeman; Hardin; Fayette
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast
Missouri, and West Tennessee.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Start Time
8/17/2025 10:44 AMEnd Time
8/18/2025 12:00 AMLocal Events