Huntsville, Alabama – Sweltering heat and scattered storms will put North Alabama residents on alert Friday, July 18, as heat indices near 105°F and thunderstorms roll in by early afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, a heat advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. Thursday, but Friday’s heat won’t offer much relief. Highs near 95°F and elevated humidity will continue across Madison County and surrounding areas. A 50 percent chance of thunderstorms kicks in after 1 p.m., especially along U.S. Route 231 and I-565 corridors near Huntsville.
Storms could bring heavy downpours and gusty winds. With lightning and wet roads expected during the evening commute, residents should avoid non-essential travel and ensure mobile devices are fully charged in case of brief outages.
Saturday will follow a similar pattern, with another 50 percent chance of storms after 1 p.m. and highs around 93°F. South winds of 5–10 mph may offer some relief, but rain totals could increase depending on storm development.
Here’s your five-day detailed outlook starting Friday, July 18:
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 93°F. Storms likely after 1 p.m.
- Saturday: 50% chance of storms, high 93°F.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, 50% chance of showers, high 93°F.
- Monday: Drier, mostly sunny, high 93°F.
- Tuesday: Another storm chance (50%), high 96°F.
- Wednesday: Hot and humid again, high near 97°F.
Stay weather-aware this weekend. More advisories could follow as Alabama’s hot and stormy summer pattern continues into next week.
