Weather Alerts
Heat Advisory: Choctaw; Washington; Clarke; Wilcox; Monroe; Conecuh; Butler; Crenshaw; Escambia; Covington; Mobile Inland; Baldwin Inland; Mobile Central; Baldwin Central; Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Inland; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Inland; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Inland; Okaloosa Coastal; Wayne; Perry; Greene; Stone; George
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Baldwin counties, with heat index values reaching up to 111 degrees. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities, and practice heat safety.
Affected area: Choctaw; Washington; Clarke; Wilcox; Monroe; Conecuh; Butler; Crenshaw; Escambia; Covington; Mobile Inland; Baldwin Inland; Mobile Central; Baldwin Central; Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Inland; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Inland; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Inland; Okaloosa Coastal; Wayne; Perry; Greene; Stone; George
Severity: Moderate · Effective: August 16, 2026 7:54 am · Expires: August 16, 2026 4:00 pm
* WHAT…Heat index values up to 111 expected.
* WHERE…Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest
Florida, and southeast Mississippi.
* WHEN…From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* 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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