These are today’s high temperatures that were recorded from the major reporting stations across the Central Alabama area (from NWS Birmingham):
Anniston … 94 degrees
Birmingham … 97 degrees
Calera (Shelby Co. Airport) … 97 degrees
Montgomery … 96 degrees
Troy … 94 degrees
Tuscaloosa … 95 degrees
Thursday’s highs across the area look to be as hot or possibly a degree or two warmer. With temperatures running this hot, heat indices will be approaching or exceeding 105 degrees. Please take all of the necessary precautions to stay cool and hydrated if having to be outdoors.