Heat — Jefferson, Alabama

2025-07-22 · Jefferson, Alabama

Event narrative

A child was left in a hot car along Pine Tree Dr in the northeastern part of Birmingham during the afternoon hours and passed away due to heat-related impacts. Heat indices at nearby Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport reached 100-105F for several hours during the afternoon.

Wider weather episode

Heat indices reached 100-105F for several hours during the afternoon of July 22. A child was left in a hot car in Jefferson County during the afternoon hours and passed away due to heat-related impacts.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1266744. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.