Alabama, Florida Severe Extreme Heat Watch | Effective 07/26/2026 13:01

Headline: 
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 26 at 3:01PM CDT until July 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 26, 2026 - 1:01pm
Expires: 
July 26, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 possible. * WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Central, Baldwin Coastal, Mobile Central, and Mobile Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Escambia Inland, Okaloosa Coastal, Okaloosa Inland, Santa Rosa Coastal, and Santa Rosa Inland Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Monday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Mobile Central; Baldwin Central; Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Inland; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Inland; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Inland; Okaloosa Coastal
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mobile AL