Heat Advisory In Effect For Birmingham Metro

BIRMINGHAM, AL — The month of July has started off like it usually does in Alabama - hot and muggy - and the heat will continue today with another heat advisory out for most of North and Central Alabama. High temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-90s Wednesday afternoon with heat indices possibly exceeding 105 degrees.

During this heat advisory, people are asked to avoid strenuous outdoor activities between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., and to stay hydrated as heat levels at this level can be dangerous.

There is a chance of rain later in the afternoon, but this will increase the humidity more than it will cool off the temperatures. Main spots that could see the best rain chance will likely remain along and south of I-20.

After today, rain chances are expected to increase starting tomorrow and continuing through Saturday. A weak cold front will begin to move into the state enhancing rain chances. Meanwhile, southerly flow will also increase our moisture levels thanks to the system developing in the Gulf of Mexico.