Last week brought high temperatures and humidity, and according to data from the local mesonet station, Friday was the hottest day of the year in Russell County.
Friday had a max temperature of 94.1 degrees and a max heat index of 108.2, both the highest of the year in Russell County.
The next hottest day of the year was Saturday, July 29 with a temperature of 93.8 and a heat index of 106.6.