Heat Advisory

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
713 AM CDT Mon Jul 27 2026

Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-Cleburne-St. Clair-Talladega-Clay-Randolph-Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers-Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour-Including the cities of Auburn, Phenix City, Tuskegee, Eufaula, Rockford, Ashland, Troy, Anniston, Union Springs, Heflin, Moody, Lanett, Lafayette, Centre, Alexander City, Dadeville, Sylacauga, Pell City, Talladega, Gadsden, Roanoke, Opelika, and Valley

…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT TUESDAY…

* WHAT…Maximum heat index values of 105 to 109 expected on Tuesday.

* WHERE…Barbour, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Etowah, Lee, Macon, Pike, Randolph, Russell, St. Clair, Talladega, and Tallapoosa Counties.

* WHEN…From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Tuesday.

* 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.

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