Mobile, Ala. – Dangerously high heat index values reaching up to 108°F are expected across southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle today, prompting a heat advisory from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Mobile, the advisory covers Mobile and Baldwin counties in Alabama, and Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties in Florida. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, particularly for those spending extended time outdoors or without air conditioning.
In cities like Mobile, Gulf Shores, Pensacola, and Destin, peak heat conditions are expected during the early to mid-afternoon hours. Outdoor events, construction work, and recreational beach activity could be especially hazardous without proper hydration and rest breaks. Emergency officials urge residents to stay in cool environments, limit strenuous activity, and check on elderly neighbors and pets.
The advisory affects coastal and inland communities alike, including Fort Walton Beach, Milton, Daphne, and Bay Minette, where conditions will remain oppressive until sundown. Today’s heat is part of a broader Gulf Coast warming trend typical for late July but intensified this year by stagnant high pressure.
The heat advisory expires at 7 p.m., but more alerts may be issued in the coming days as temperatures remain elevated.
