With the arrival of July, we welcome back the scorching heat and suffocating humidity back to West Alabama. Good luck leaving your house over the next couple of months without getting punched square in the face with the hot weather.
We've become accustomed to living in a place that averages highs in the 90s during July and August...
Tomorrow's forecast calls for sunny skies and a high of 97 degrees; add that to high humidity levels, and Tuscaloosa could see a heat index of up to 106 degrees in the afternoon.
Don't get burned! Take precautions to protect your skin from the summer sun and enjoy being outdoors. Let's dig into what the 'UV Index' is all about and tips for sun protection for you and your family.
Hey, did you notice it's hot outside? Like, pretty freaking hot. Maybe you can't afford the luxury of air conditioning. Maybe it doesn't matter because you still have to go outside. Don't panic (and certainly don't run). Here's a GIF guide to surviving a summer heat wave.