The hot summer of 2010 rolls on with record threatening high temperatures for this final day of July. In addition, another heat advisory will be in place for today. Highs for today will be near 100-degrees, with heat indices easily topping 105 in most locations. Here are some of the record highs for today: Birmingham [...]

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Get ready for one of the hottest weekends of the year!  A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect through Monday across the valley.  Afternoon temperatures will be anywhere from 97-100 with heat indices from 105 to 110 degrees.  Remember to drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks while outside and try to limit strenuous activity outside [...]

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There is an heat advisory in effect through Sunday.  Expect highs in the upper 90s to triple digits.  The heat index will reach between 105-110.  With high pressure in control across the region, we will see little rain over the next several days.  A few isolated thunderstorms are possible with rain chances around 20% through [...]

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The heat wave will continue and even intensify over the next several days!  A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect for NW Alabama this evening through Sunday.  All of the valley will be under a HEAT ADVISORY Saturday morning through Sunday evening.  Be very careful when spending time outdoors.  Try to drink plenty of water, stay [...]

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If we posted weather signs on the roadways, today’s would read “Caution Hot Days Ahead”.  We have several days (Saturday through next Thursday) where the “feels like” temperatures are expected to be in the 108-110 range.  I’m trying to figure out what to do with my kids this weekend.  Maybe the swimming pool or the [...]

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Tropical Mischief?  Two zones of interest in the tropics this morning – the good news – both are far from land, and conditions over both of these systems are only marginally favorable for development at the current time.
Here’s the latest NHC update:

ZCZC MIATWOAT ALL
TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
800 AM EDT [...]

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Showers and thunderstorms will continue to track mainly west of I-65 this evening.  The primary threat will be cloud to ground lightning.  Expect temperatures in the mid 70s during the overnight under a partly cloudy sky.  The temperatures just keep on climbing over the next several days with the heat index well over 100 degrees.  [...]

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It looks like thunderstorms will continue to drift from north to south this afternoon – mainly west of I-65.  A few storms may be strong through the early evening.  The main threat will be gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall.  
Thunderstorms will track southward toward to I-20 by 5pm.  We’ll keep you updated through the [...]

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Ye ole thermometer will begin creeping up the scale today.  Instead of the low 90s of yesterday, expect mid-90 degree highs this afternoon.  Tomorrow through next Tuesday dangerous heat levels are expected.  Highs will be close to 100-degrees and Heat Indices will be close to 110-degrees.  If you have to be outside through Friday through [...]

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No big changes with the forecast over the next several days.  It’s coming down to how many different ways can you say partly sunny with a few scattered storms.  Looks like a few showers and storms should track to the south of the Fox 6 viewing area this evening.  The sky will be partly cloudy [...]

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