Huntsville, Alabama – Alabama sunshine will turn the Tennessee Valley increasingly hot today, with the heat index reaching 99 degrees around Huntsville.
According to the National Weather Service, Huntsville reaches 92 degrees today. Calm winds become southeast near 5 mph as temperatures climb.
Madison County Executive Airport reported 78 degrees at 9:55 a.m. The heat index was already 80 degrees under fair skies.
The bigger story develops during the next five days. Sunday reaches 92 degrees, with a heat index as high as 102.
Monday pushes Huntsville to 94 degrees. Tuesday climbs another two degrees to 96 before Wednesday reaches 97.
That creates a five-degree rise from today through Wednesday. Morning lows also increase from 72 to 75 degrees.
Plan strenuous outdoor work for the cooler morning hours. Take frequent water and shade breaks during the afternoon.
Drivers using I-565, U.S. 72 and Memorial Parkway should also prepare vehicles for prolonged heat. Check coolant and tire pressure before longer trips.
The supplied Huntsville outlook remains dry through Wednesday. No snow, ice or flash-freezing threat exists in this period.
It also does not identify a local tornado or thunderstorm threat through Wednesday. The national discussion places organized severe-weather concerns in other regions.
For now, heat deserves the attention. Wednesday is specifically described as hot, with mostly clear conditions continuing into the evening.
Thursday remains hot at 98 degrees. A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms finally appears Friday.
Residents should watch later NWS updates as that change approaches, especially if storm chances increase.
How hot is your Huntsville neighborhood feeling as temperatures climb today?
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Huntsville, Alabama
- Today: Sunny, high near 92°F; heat index up to 99°F. Low near 72°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 92°F; heat index up to 102°F. Low near 72°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 94°F. Low near 73°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 96°F. Low near 74°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny and hot, high near 97°F. Low near 75°F.
