Birmingham, AL – Central Alabama felt more like early summer than late November on Saturday as multiple cities set new heat records, according to the National Weather Service in Birmingham.
The agency reported that four of its five official climate sites — Birmingham, Anniston, Tuscaloosa, and Shelby County Airport — each reached 81 degrees on November 22, 2025. Montgomery was slightly cooler at 77 degrees, missing the record threshold.
According to the NWS Birmingham, Birmingham’s new high of 81 degrees broke the previous record of 79 degrees set in 1900. Anniston also topped its former mark from 1963, while Tuscaloosa’s and Shelby County Airport’s records were surpassed by 2 and 4 degrees respectively.
Meteorologists say the warmth is linked to a ridge of high pressure that continues to dominate the southeastern U.S., delaying the arrival of cooler, seasonal air. Temperatures are expected to remain above average through early next week before a potential cold front midweek.
Residents are advised to stay hydrated and monitor temperature changes, as the shift to cooler weather could bring showers and increased winds.
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