Severe Weather Alerts
Alabama
Special Weather Statement (Moderate)
Walker
At 446 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gorgas, or 7 miles southwest of Cordova. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.
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...
Cordova, Parrish, Gorgas Steam Plant, Gorgas, Tutwiler, and
Goodsprings.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Start Time
8/15/2025 4:46 PMEnd Time
8/15/2025 5:15 PMHeat Advisory (Moderate)
Lamar; Walker
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers,
Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Fayette, Greene,
Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery,
Perry, Pickens, Pike, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair,
Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, and Walker Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.
* 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
8/15/2025 6:18 AMEnd Time
8/15/2025 7:00 PMMississippi
Heat Advisory (Moderate)
Yalobusha
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108
expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to
109 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, and West
Tennessee.
* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday.
* 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
8/15/2025 9:46 AMEnd Time
8/15/2025 8:15 PMLowndes; 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 Saturday.
* 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.
Start Time
8/15/2025 12:47 PMEnd Time
8/15/2025 9:00 PMMonroe; Chickasaw; Calhoun
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.
* WHERE...In Mississippi, Calhoun, Chickasaw, and Monroe Counties.
In Tennessee, Crockett, Fayette, Gibson, Haywood, and Weakley
Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday.
* 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
8/15/2025 9:46 AMEnd Time
8/15/2025 8:15 PMTennessee
Heat Advisory (Moderate)
Fayette
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.
* WHERE...In Mississippi, Calhoun, Chickasaw, and Monroe Counties.
In Tennessee, Crockett, Fayette, Gibson, Haywood, and Weakley
Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday.
* 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
8/15/2025 9:46 AMEnd Time
8/15/2025 8:15 PMLocal Events