From the National Weather Service in Birmingham:
Heat Advisory
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
232 PM CDT Tue Jul 29 2025
…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…Heat index values up to 109.
* WHERE…Barbour, Chambers, Cherokee, Lee, and Russell Counties.
* WHEN…Until 9 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 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.
From the National Weather Service in Huntsville:
Extreme Heat Warning/Heat Advisory
…EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING…
…HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY…
* WHAT…For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 expected.
* WHERE…Cullman, DeKalb, Jackson, and Marshall Counties.
* WHEN…Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 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.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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