Hottest temperatures of the year (so far) arrive in Huntsville + across the state

A couple of floating tubes on a grassy bank above the beach at Decatur/Wheeler Lake KOA Holiday, one of three beaches near Huntsville for summer fun. — If you’re going to survive this heat, you need to find some water. (Lisa Battles / Hville Blast)

It’s no secret that summers in Huntsville are hot, and today we’re seeing some of the most intense temperatures of the year so far.

Read on what you can expect from Tuesday’s heat, how to prepare for it and when we will start to see some relief.

Huntsville’s heat index is 112

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for most of the state through 9PM on Tuesday, July 29. But the northeast corner has been upgraded to an extreme heat warning from NWS.

Areas like Huntsville, Russellville and the Shoals could see a heat index of up to 112 degrees. Those areas neared triple digits in actual temperature on Monday.

While several areas saw their “feels like” temperatures reach triple digits already this week, Tuesday will feel even hotter. Other spots in Alabama forecasted to see heat indices of at least 109 include:

Andalusia
Eufaula
Fort Payne
Gadsden
Jasper
Mobile
Montgomery
Selma
Tuscaloosa

The good news: rain is coming

rainfall — Temps will drop back down to the 80s this weekend. (Hville Blast)

For more on the rain coming later this week and our tips on beating the heat, check out the full story on The Bama Buzz.

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