Weather Alerts
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 in Northwest Florida, alongside Baldwin County and south Alabama. Heat index values are expected to reach up to 110 degrees, increasing heat illness risks.
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 18, 2026 11:44 am · Expires: August 18, 2026 10:00 pm
* WHAT…For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110.
For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE…Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest
Florida, and southeast Mississippi.
* WHEN…For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* 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.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Source: NWS Mobile AL (U.S. National Weather Service). Always follow official guidance. weather.gov
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