National Weather ServiceAlabamaHeat AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Heat Advisories in Alabama
The National Weather Service issued 38 heat advisories for Alabama in 2025 and 30 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 11th most of any state. 2026 through September: 52, 76% above the average of 30 for those months in 2008-2025. Washington was covered most often (151 times since 2008).
How many heat advisories does Alabama get?
Every heat advisory that covered part of Alabama. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 52 |
| 2025 | 38 |
| 2024 | 86 |
| 2023 | 91 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2010 | 39 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2008 | 3 |
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 | 151 | 87 | August 21, 2026 |
| Mobile Inland | 145 | 92 | August 21, 2026 |
| Mobile Central | 143 | 92 | August 21, 2026 |
| Mobile Coastal | 139 | 90 | August 21, 2026 |
| Baldwin Central | 134 | 86 | August 21, 2026 |
| Baldwin Inland | 133 | 84 | August 21, 2026 |
| Clarke | 132 | 73 | August 21, 2026 |
| Colbert | 131 | 37 | September 15, 2026 |
| Escambia | 131 | 74 | August 21, 2026 |
| Choctaw | 130 | 72 | August 21, 2026 |
| Lauderdale | 130 | 37 | September 15, 2026 |
| Baldwin Coastal | 129 | 83 | August 21, 2026 |
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.
What is a heat advisory?
A heat advisory means heat that can make people ill, especially those without cooling, below the office's extreme heat warning values. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Alabama.