Southeast Alabama Braces for Mid-Week Heatwave After Mild Start
Weather forecast for Birmingham, Anniston, and Tuscaloosa anticipates a comfortable Monday with highs in the mid-80s, preceding a warming trend that will bring late-September heat back by mid-week, with temperatures reaching the low 90s.

Birmingham, AL, September 27, 2026 —
Residents across Birmingham, Anniston, and Tuscaloosa can expect a pleasant start to the week, with Monday’s weather forecast indicating comfortable conditions and daytime highs reaching the mid-80s. This mild weather is expected to give way to a significant warming trend as the week progresses.
By mid-week, temperatures are projected to climb, ushering in a period of late-September heat. The forecast anticipates highs will reach the low 90s, bringing a notable shift from the earlier cooler conditions. This return of warmer weather is a characteristic pattern for this time of year in the region, though the intensity can vary.
Forecasters advise individuals to stay informed about the changing weather patterns, especially as the mercury rises. While specific details on the duration of the heatwave were not provided in the initial forecast summary, the trend indicates a sustained period of above-average temperatures for late September.
Story summarized from the original created by Carlyn McCreary on www.wbrc.com, see more information here.
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