Extreme heat creates difficult conditions for Alabama football season openers

College football returns to Alabama this weekend with high temperatures and humidity impacting spectator conditions across several venues. The season opener between Alabama and East Carolina at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa poses the most significant heat risk, with forecasts predicting an air temperature of 96° F and a heat index reaching 110° F during the 11 a.m. CT kickoff. Fans in Tuscaloosa are advised to hydrate and monitor for signs of heat-related illness. In contrast, other programs across the state, including Jacksonville State, Troy, and Alabama State, are scheduled for evening home games that provide relief as temperatures drop into the low 70s. Auburn supporters face different conditions as their game against Baylor will take place inside the climate-controlled Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Attendees at outdoor venues are encouraged to utilize shade and take breaks to manage the late-summer heat.

• 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — How hot will it be today for Alabama football? It could feel like 110°