Heat Advisory / URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE / National Weather Service Birmingham AL

Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-Cleburne-Clay-Randolph Including the cities of  Gadsden, Anniston, Centre, Heflin, Ashland and Roanoke

A HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT TODAY – THURSDAY

 * WHAT

Heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE

Includes counties of Etowah, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Clay and Randolph.

* WHEN

From 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS

Hot temperatures and high humidity could very well cause heat related illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room and stay out of the sun, check up on relatives and neighbors, remember children and pets should NEVER be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside – and if possible reschedule strenuous activities to the early morning or late evening.

Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and also 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 that is overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.

Heat stroke is an emergency!  Call 9-1-1 immediately!