Heat Advisory in Effect as Mountain Brook Faces Highs Near 96°F
Mountain Brook, Alabama — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 92°F to 96°F, lows from 70°F to 75°F, rain chances focused on Friday and Tuesday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🟡 Heat Advisory: Heat Advisory issued August 18 at 9:33PM CDT until August 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
- Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule str
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Today, with a high near 96°F.
- Coolest morning: Tuesday, with a low near 70°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Friday and Tuesday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.32 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Thursday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday.
- Windiest stretch: Tuesday, with gusts up to 30 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 8/19 | Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 96° / 75° | 17% | 13 mph |
| Thursday 8/20 | Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 96° / 74° | 28% | 20 mph |
| Friday 8/21 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 93° / 73° | 38% / 0.18" | 11 mph |
| Saturday 8/22 | Sunny | 92° / 71° | 5% | 13 mph |
| Sunday 8/23 | Sunny | 93° / 71° | 6% | 15 mph |
| Monday 8/24 | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 92° / 72° | 18% / 0.01" | 15 mph |
| Tuesday 8/25 | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 93° / 70° | 16% / 0.13" | 30 mph |
Today's Details — Wednesday, August 19
- Conditions: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- High / Low: 96°F / 75°F
- Wind: NW 8 mph, gusts to 13 mph
- Precipitation: 17% chance
- UV Index: 7.6 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:12 / 19:28
- Daylight: 13.3 hours
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.6; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 61%
- Dew Point: Up to 75°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 79°F, 82% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 94°F, 49% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 84°F, 48% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 68 (peak 106) — Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
- People with respiratory conditions should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
- PM2.5: 18.5 µg/m³
Forecast data provided by Open-Meteo. Air quality data from Open-Meteo Air Quality API. For severe weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.
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