Severe heat persists across Birmingham through the work week. Dangerous heat rolls on into the new work week. The city started cooling stations as the heat index approached 110. Birmingham cooling stations remain open as the heat index nears 110.
Forecasters alerted of hazardous heat levels inside vehicles and likely severe storms in the region. It remains a First Alert Weather Day for harsh heat and potential severe storms. West Alabama got a severe thunderstorm warning as high temperatures lasted. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for West Alabama.