Heat Advisory / URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-Talladega-Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-and Barbour – Including the cities of Double Springs, Centreville, Jasper, Ashland, Livingston, Demopolis, Marion, Hamilton, Valley, Alabaster, Alexander City, Anniston, Carrollton, Lanett, Columbiana, Hayneville, Sylacauga, Linden, Rockford, Fort Deposit, Heflin, Phenix City, Gadsden, Moody, Talladega, Tallassee, Dadeville, Auburn, Eutaw, Eufaula, Greensboro, Moundville, Tuscaloosa, Clanton, Wetumpka, Montgomery, Selma, Troy, Opelika, Pelham, Union Springs, Prattville, Vernon, Sulligent, Hoover, Fayette, Centre, Tuskegee, Lafayette, Birmingham, Roanoke, Oneonta, and Pell City
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY
* WHAT
Heat index values up to 107 expected.
* WHERE
All of central Alabama.
* WHEN
From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses.
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 stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.
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 for assistance!!