National Weather ServiceAlabamaExtreme Heat WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Extreme Heat Warnings in Alabama
The National Weather Service issued 2 extreme heat warnings for Alabama in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 14th most of any state. 2026 through September: 6, 61% above the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Washington was covered most often (19 times since 2008).
How many extreme heat warnings does Alabama get?
Every extreme heat warning that covered part of Alabama. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 6 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Alabama get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Alabama?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 19 | 8 | August 18, 2024 |
| Mobile Coastal | 19 | 14 | August 18, 2026 |
| Lauderdale | 19 | 7 | July 27, 2026 |
| Franklin | 19 | 7 | July 27, 2026 |
| Colbert | 19 | 7 | July 27, 2026 |
| Baldwin Coastal | 18 | 14 | August 18, 2026 |
| Choctaw | 17 | 8 | August 18, 2024 |
| Mobile Central | 16 | 12 | August 18, 2026 |
| Clarke | 16 | 7 | August 23, 2023 |
| Lawrence | 15 | 5 | June 30, 2026 |
| Wilcox | 14 | 5 | August 14, 2023 |
| Monroe | 14 | 5 | August 14, 2023 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest extreme heat warnings for Alabama in AreaZine's record
NWS MobileWarningAugust 18, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Mobile Central, Baldwin Central, Mobile Coastal and 4 more, AL and FL
Expired 8:00 p.m. CDT, August 18, 2026
NWS BirminghamWarningAugust 16, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Marion, Lamar, Fayette and 36 more, AL
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, August 17, 2026
NWS MobileWarningJuly 29, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Mobile Coastal, Baldwin Coastal, Escambia Coastal and 2 more, AL and FL
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, July 29, 2026
NWS MobileWarningJuly 27, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Mobile Coastal, Baldwin Coastal, Escambia Coastal and 2 more, AL and FL
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, July 28, 2026
NWS HuntsvilleWarningJuly 27, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Lauderdale and Colbert, AL
Expired 7:00 p.m. CDT, July 28, 2026
NWS HuntsvilleWarningJune 30, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin and 11 more, AL and TN
Expired 7:00 p.m. CDT, July 1, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is an extreme heat warning?
An extreme heat warning means dangerous heat is expected, measured by heat index or temperature thresholds each office sets. It replaced the excessive heat warning in 2025. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. AreaZine's counts include the excessive heat warnings issued before the change. The national record · Every warning type in Alabama.