WBRC-TV (Birmingham, AL)

3 days ago | wbrc.com | Mickey Ferguson

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS: A major heat wave is underway across the eastern United States. At last check, the heat index was up to 110º for places like Baltimore, with extreme heat warnings all along the East Coast. A First Alert Weather Day continues for our area through tomorrow for the possibility of heat index levels topping 105º. As expected, the coverage of rain remains very isolated today, with only a few spotty popups over west Alabama.

3 days ago | wbrc.com | Mickey Ferguson

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - We continue with First Alert Weather Days as Heat Advisories remain in effect through 7 p.m. Wednesday. It’s another dangerously hot day across central Alabama, with actual highs in the mid 90s and the heat index climbing close to 105° in many of our counties. Severe outlook Wednesday.(Source: Mickey Ferguson/WBRC)There’s very little rain to cool things down today, so it’s important to take heat precautions seriously.

4 days ago | wbrc.com | Morgan Hightower

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Women are dying from pregnancy related issues in the United States at double and triple the rate of other high-income nations. This American crisis is magnified in Alabama, where more women die in pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period than women in most other states. Biological and social factors contribute to these outcomes, but research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable.

1 week ago | wbrc.com | James Giles

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - What started as a sound check turned into a celebration Friday night as crowds from across Birmingham’s north side gathered at the brand-new Coca-Cola Amphitheater. For many residents in Druid Hills, Norwood, Fountain Heights, and Evergreen, it was more than just a concert test run—it was a moment of community pride. The evening buzzed with music, dancing, and laughter as neighbors explored the city’s newest performance venue.

1 week ago | wbrc.com | Wes Wyatt

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAYS: We’ve issued multiple First Alert Weather Days through Monday for the first big heat wave of the season! Plan for triple-digit heat index levels at times through next week. High temperatures will soar into the 90s, with heat index levels ranging from 98º to 108º. The heat is right on time as summer officially arrives at 9:42 PM this evening.