Tuscaloosa hit 96 just after noon today to establish a new record high for May 26th. The previous record was 95F set in 1996 and 2012.
Since then, the mercury has risen for 97F. This is a full four degrees warmer than it was at the same time yesterday when a record high of 97F occurred. at the rate they’re going, they could break 100F today in Tuscaloosa.
Here are noon official readings across Alabama:
Birmingham is also four degrees ahead of the same time yesterday. The high at BHM yesterday was 94F, so a record could be broken at the airport today.
Other records for today:
Birmingham 97F
Montgomery 97F
Anniston 95F
The average high for May 26th at Birmingham is 84F.
Not contemplating any changes in the forecast. A chance of showers and storms does return late Thursday and into Friday, with temperatures backing off a smidge for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. But the prospects for significant rains look bleak for the next couple of weeks.
