Heat Advisory – URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Birmingham AL

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Including the cities of Sulligent, Vernon, Fayette, Jasper, Oneonta, Gadsden, Anniston, Centre, Pell City, and Moody

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9:00 CDT THIS EVENING

* WHAT

Heat index values up to 109.

* WHERE

Lamar, Fayette, Walker, Blount, Etowah, Calhoun, Cherokee and St. Clair Counties.

* WHEN

Until 9 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS

Hot Temperatures and High Humidity, may well cause heat 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 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 immediately.