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Heat Advisory: Choctaw; Washington; Clarke; Wilcox; Monroe; Conecuh; Butler; Crenshaw; Escambia; Covington; Mobile Inland; Baldwin Inland; Escambia Inland; Santa Rosa Inland; Okaloosa Inland; Wayne; Perry; Greene; Stone; George
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for inland Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, Baldwin County, and surrounding areas. Heat index values are expected to reach up to 112 degrees on Tuesday, increasing the risk of heat illnesses.
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Affected area: Choctaw; Washington; Clarke; Wilcox; Monroe; Conecuh; Butler; Crenshaw; Escambia; Covington; Mobile Inland; Baldwin Inland; Escambia Inland; Santa Rosa Inland; Okaloosa Inland; Wayne; Perry; Greene; Stone; George
Severity: Moderate · Effective: August 17, 2026 8:51 pm · Expires: August 18, 2026 7:00 am
* WHAT…Heat index values up to 112 expected.
* WHERE…Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest
Florida, and southeast Mississippi.
* WHEN…From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Precautionary / preparedness actions
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
Source: NWS Mobile AL (U.S. National Weather Service). Always follow official guidance. weather.gov
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