High temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 90s, with heat index values in the 100s. Winds will remain light at around 5 mph. Rain chances will be isolated, mainly during the afternoon and early evening hours.

NEW DAY, OLD FORECAST: Hot, humid summer weather continues across Alabama through the weekend with partly sunny

Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties are under another heat advisory as a massive heat dome impacts over 100 million Americans.

According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, September will start off hot and sunny, with storms mid-month during the peak of hurricane season, followed by cooler, sunny days. October brings warm spells early and late in the month, with showers in between. Expect an average high of 79°F in September, dropping to 65°F in October.

The Farmers’ Almanac (not to be confused with the Old Farmer’s Almanac) has a fall forecast out, and it suggests Alabama’s future includes a stretch of “pleasant weather — perfect for fall festivals and Halloween preparations” — but not until October.

The forecast for the Independence Day weekend calls for conditions hotter than, well, the Fourth of July. But lower humidity will make things a bit more bearable.

First Alert Weather Days Tuesday and Wednesday: We are looking at the hottest weather of the week occurring Tuesday and possibly on Wednesday afternoon. With dangerous heat levels expected, we have declared Tuesday (July 22) and Wednesday (July 23) as First Alert Weather Days.

Meteorologist James Spann announced Tuesday that the Alabama Weather Network is coming Aug. 11, described as the only 24/7 digital weather channel covering all of Alabama.