Weekly swim report · August 21, 2026
Alabama swim report
On August 21, 2026 the warmest USGS water reading in Alabama was 91°F at TOMBIGBEE RIVER NEAR NANAFALIA, AL.; 10 water-related NWS hazards are active.
Warmest water
The 5 warmest of 27 sensors reporting a water temperature in Alabama today. Station names open the official monitoring page.
- #1TOMBIGBEE RIVER NEAR NANAFALIA, AL.USGS gauge · 7,150 ft³/s91°F 33°C9 hrs ago
- #2TOMBIGBEE RIVER AT PENNINGTON ALUSGS gauge91°F 33°C9 hrs ago
- #3CAHABA RIVER NEAR WEST BLOCTON ALUSGS gauge · 98 ft³/s89°F 32°C9 hrs ago
- #4CAHABA RIVER NEAR HELENA ALUSGS gauge · 52 ft³/s88°F 31°C9 hrs ago
- #5CHATTAHOOCHEE R .36 MI DS WFG DAM NR FT GAINES, GAUSGS gauge · 1,180 ft³/s87°F 30°C9 hrs ago
Active hazards in Alabama
Alerts cover counties or forecast zones — an alert for an area does not mean every river or beach inside it is affected. Times are local to the issuing office.
- Stay outSevere Thunderstorm Warning
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Covington, AL.
NWS Mobile AL · until Aug 21, 3:30 PM
- Stay outSevere Thunderstorm Warning
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Henry, AL; Clay, GA; Quitman, GA; Randolph, GA.
NWS Tallahassee FL · until Aug 21, 3:45 PM
- CautionHeat Advisory
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Marion; Lamar; Fayette; Walker; Jefferson; Shelby.
NWS Birmingham AL · until Aug 21, 9:00 PM
- CautionHeat Advisory
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Pickens; Tuscaloosa; St. Clair; Sumter; Greene; Hale; Perry; Bibb; Chilton; Marengo; Dallas; Autauga; Lowndes; Elmore; Montgomery; Macon; Bullock; Russell; Pike; Barbour.
NWS Birmingham AL · until Aug 21, 9:00 PM
- CautionHeat Advisory
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Coffee; Dale; Henry; Geneva; Houston; North Walton; Central Walton; Holmes; Washington; Jackson; Inland Bay; Calhoun; Inland Gulf; Inland Franklin; Gadsden; Leon; Inland Jefferson; Madison; Inland Wakulla; Inland Taylor; Lafayette; Inland Dixie; South Walton; Coastal Bay; Coastal Gulf; Coastal Franklin; Coastal Jefferson; Coastal Wakulla; Coastal Taylor; Coastal Dixie; Northern Liberty; Southern Liberty; Seminole; Decatur; Grady; Thomas; Brooks; Lowndes; Lanier.
NWS Tallahassee FL · until Aug 21, 8:00 PM
- CautionHeat Advisory
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Choctaw; Washington; Clarke; Wilcox; Monroe; Conecuh; Butler; Crenshaw; Escambia; Covington; Mobile Inland; Baldwin Inland; Mobile Central; Baldwin Central; Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Inland; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Inland; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Inland; Okaloosa Coastal; Wayne; Perry; Greene; Stone; George.
NWS Mobile AL · until Aug 21, 8:00 PM
- CautionSevere Thunderstorm Watch
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Baldwin, AL; Choctaw, AL; Clarke, AL; Conecuh, AL; Escambia, AL; Mobile, AL; Monroe, AL; Washington, AL; Escambia, FL; Santa Rosa, FL; George, MS; Greene, MS; Perry, MS; Stone, MS; Wayne, MS.
NWS Mobile AL · until Aug 21, 8:00 PM
- Heads-upSpecial Weather Statement
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for Henry; Quitman; Clay; Randolph.
NWS Tallahassee FL
- Heads-upSpecial Weather Statement
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for Cleburne.
NWS Birmingham AL
- Heads-upSpecial Weather Statement
A Special Weather Statement is in effect for Shelby; Talladega.
NWS Birmingham AL
Where to swim in Alabama
The most-reviewed, well-rated water destinations in Alabama — check each one’s live conditions before you go.
4.7(2,648)The Fairhope Pier
Well-known fishing pier offering scenic views, lots of pelicans & a seafood restaurant.
4.7(1,590)Spring Valley Beach
Water park with slides, a huge pool & a kiddie area, plus picnic pavilions & grills.
4.6(1,543)West End Public Beach
Island beach offering shower facilities, a picnic area, a waterslide (for a fee) & chair rentals.
4.7(1,331)Tuscaloosa River Walk
A 4.5-mile paved trail along the southern bank of the Black Warrior River near downtown Tuscaloosa, the Riverwalk features separate lanes for walkers and bikers, benches, gazebos, hammock-friendly trees, and well-lit street lamps throughout. Dog-friendly areas are scattered along the route, and a splash pad at the Bama Bell dock entertains children. Watch for egrets and University of Alabama rowing teams on the water, and catch a show at the adjacent Tuscaloosa Amphitheater.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.