Alabama Swelters Through Historic Heat | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Alabama’s sweltering heatwave hit record highs yesterday, with Jackson topping out at 103 degrees and Tuscaloosa close behind at 102 — while Montgomery endured triple digits for a second straight day. Though it felt like the hottest day of summer, most historic records remained intact. The scorching temps aren’t cooling down anytime soon: expect above-average heat statewide this week, with northern areas seeing slightly cooler relief in the lower 90s — maybe even upper 80s in spots. South Alabama remains dangerously hot under an extreme heat warning, with Mobile and Baldwin counties bracing…