Extreme Heat Warning Issued as Temperatures Approach 38C

Why it matters locally: While the national warning applies to specific areas, Alabama frequently experiences extreme heat, and residents should prepare for similar conditions as summer progresses. The Alabama Department of Public Health often issues heat advisories and encourages precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.

An amber extreme heat warning has become active, signaling expected high temperatures. Forecasters predict temperatures could reach 38 degrees Celsius on Thursday. The warning applies to specific areas, and meteorologists have indicated the possibility of new temperature records during this period.