Franklin County, AL

Alerts

Advisory Area

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Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.

In effect from Sunday 07/26 1:11 PM CDT – Tuesday 07/28 7:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Huntsville AL

What

Heat index values up to 109.

Where

In Alabama, Cullman, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Franklin AL, and Lawrence Counties. In Tennessee, Lincoln and Moore Counties.

When

Until 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

Impacts

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

What to Do

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Areas Impacted

Franklin
Lawrence
Limestone
Madison
Morgan
Cullman
Moore
Lincoln

Tips to Stay Safe

A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe.

Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls.
Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside.
Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.

Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.

No alerts for Franklin County, AL, on Wednesday

No alerts for Franklin County, AL, on Thursday

Briefings

No recent briefing available

From the Forecaster

Heat Advisory Today for NW AL

Created by the NWS Huntsville WFO

A Heat Advisory for Lauderdale & Colbert Counties starts today. Highs will reach the mid-90s with heat index values peaking between 103-107°. Stay hydrated, limit afternoon outdoor activity.

Image Description

Infographic titled "Heat Advisory" updated July 26, 2026, by the National Weather Service Huntsville. A Heat Advisory is in effect through 7 PM this evening for Lauderdale and Colbert Counties in northwest Alabama due to moderate HeatRisk. The forecast calls for high temperatures in the mid-90s with heat index values ranging from 103 to 107 degrees Fahrenheit. Icons display heat safety tips: stay hydrated, limit strenuous time outdoors in the afternoon, use air conditioning (fans may not be adequate), and wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. A map highlights Lauderdale and Colbert counties in orange under the advisory area, while surrounding areas are unshaded.

Huntsville Area Forecast Discussion

Seven-day Weather Risk Overview

The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.

	Sun 7/26	Mon 7/27	Tue 7/28	Wed 7/29	Thu 7/30	Fri 7/31	Sat 8/1
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dBz	Intensity
−35–0	Extremely light (drizzle/snow)
0–20	Very light precipitation or general clutter
20–40	Light precipitation
40–50	Moderate precipitation
50–65	Heavy precipitation or some hail
>65	Extremely heavy precipitation including water-coated hail

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