Skip to main content
Day.News — Local News. Real Community.
SUMTER COUNTY DAY NEWS
Local News. Real Community.
Heat Advisory issued September 18 at 10:37PM CDT until September 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
weather
1 min read

Heat Advisory issued September 18 at 10:37PM CDT until September 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Chilton, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lowndes, Marengo, Marion, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Wal...

Staff Writer
09/18/2026 · Sumter County edition

**Heat Advisory issued September 18 at 10:37PM CDT until September 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL**

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected.

* WHERE...Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Chilton, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lowndes, Marengo, Marion, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston Counties.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

**What You Should Do:**

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 stroke. 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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Birmingham AL

- **Effective:** Sep 18, 2026 10:37 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 19, 2026 1:00 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*

Related Topics

Editorial Transparency
Source not recorded

Article Ratings

Factual
0.0
Likeable
0.0
Bias
0.0
Objective
0.0

How do you feel about this story?

Discussion (0)

Join the Conversation

Join the conversation

Sign in to share your thoughts, reply to readers, and like comments.

Sign in to comment
Sort by:
0 comments

No comments yet. Be the first to comment!

Trending Now

Trending stories will appear here.

More from Sumter County

No other local stories are available right now.

Events & Things to Do

Read section →

Upcoming events will appear here.

Keep Reading

Related Stories

More weather stories from Sumter County

weather

Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:03PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

At 503 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Benevola to near Myrtlewood. Movement was west at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsec...

Read Story →
weather

Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 4:18PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

At 418 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Duffys Bend to near Demopolis to near Faunsdale. Movement was southwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree li...

Read Story →
weather

Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 5:16PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

At 516 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Duffys Bend to 6 miles south of Consul. Movement was west at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecur...

Read Story →
weather

Heat Advisory issued September 19 at 12:49PM CDT until September 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Much of Central Alabama. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Read Story →
weather

Heat Advisory issued September 18 at 12:43PM CDT until September 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Much of Central Alabama. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Read Story →

You’re all caught up on related stories.