Alabama Heat Wave Shatters Records | Birmingham News

Montgomery tied a historic September heat record at 99 degrees — the same number last seen in 1925 — as Tuscaloosa and Birmingham also soared into triple digits, though neither broke their own records. Birmingham hit 100, 11 degrees above average, while Tuscaloosa reached 101 — also 11 degrees hotter than normal. Even cities like Dothan and Huntsville stayed in the high 90s, far warmer than typical for early September. The National Weather Service confirms this isn’t just a warm spell — it’s a major departure from seasonal norms. With Friday’s forecast calling for more scorching highs across much of Alabama and heat advisories still active through Saturday, officials urge caution as record-breaking heat could linger. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f49b65a7cf73e33c