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Weather in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

05:25 AM
Now
Cloudy Night
75° F
Feels Like 82°
Precipitation 20 %
Wind 4 mph
Humidity 96 %
Today
Cloudy Weather
Day 95°
Night 75°
Precipitation 2 %
Wind 6 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 11

Warning: Extreme UV Index Today: 11

Overexposure to the sun's harmful UV rays can cause sunburn and increase the risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma. Protect yourself by wearing clothing that covers your skin, sunglasses, and a hat. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every two hours, even on cloudy days. Minimize direct sun exposure during peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM) to reduce the risk.

Tuscaloosa Weather Forecast Updated

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Last Year's Weather on This Day (July 21, 2025)
Cloudy Night

Day

97°

Night

75°

Wind

2 mph

Precipitation

22 %

Air Quality in Tuscaloosa

NOW
11 AQI
Good air quality Dominant pollutant: O3

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 1.93 µg/m³
PM10 2.62 µg/m³
O3 0.012 ppm
NO2 0.9 ppb
SO2 0.2 ppb
CO 0.09 ppm
NH3 0.21 µg/m³
NO 0 µg/m³
PM2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm
PM10 – Inhalable particles <10μm
O3 – Ozone
NO2 – Nitrogen dioxide
SO2 – Sulfur dioxide
CO – Carbon monoxide
NH3 – Ammonia
NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)
PM2.51.93 µg/m³
PM102.62 µg/m³
O323.1 µg/m³
NO21.72 µg/m³
SO20.51 µg/m³
CO100.83 µg/m³
NH30.21 µg/m³
NO0 µg/m³

Weather Alerts and Warnings for Tuscaloosa

Moderate Expected Likely

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 10:44PM CDT until July 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Jul 20, 10:44 PM Jul 21, 9:00 PM
WHAT: Heat index values up to 106.

WHERE: Bibb, Blount, Etowah, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson,
Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Tuscaloosa,
Walker, and Winston Counties.

WHEN: Until 9 PM CDT Tuesday.

IMPACTS: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Updated: Jul 21, 4:31 AM Source: NWS Alert