URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE / National Weather Service Birmingham AL / 430 AM CDT Tue Jul 5 2022

Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair- Talladega-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa-Marengo-Dallas- Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike- and Barbour Including the cities of Oneonta, Gadsden, Anniston, Centre, Birmingham, Hoover, Columbiana, Pelham, Alabaster, Pell City, Moody, Talladega, Sylacauga, Greensboro, Moundville, Marion, Centreville, Clanton, Rockford, Alexander City, Dadeville, Demopolis, Linden, Selma, Prattville, Fort Deposit, Hayneville, Wetumpka, Tallassee, Montgomery, Tuskegee, Union Springs, Auburn, Opelika, Phenix City, Troy, and Eufaula

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY

* WHAT

Heat index values up to 106 expected.

* WHERE

Much of Central Alabama.

* WHEN

From noon today to 9 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Young children and pets should never, ever be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.

Heat stroke is an emergency / Call 9-1-1.