Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Birmingham AL 1214 PM CDT Tue Jul 30 2024 ALZ018>021-028-029-038-311200- /O.NEW.KBMX.HT.Y.0012.240731T1500Z-240801T0200Z/ Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-Cleburne-Clay-Randolph-Chambers- Including the cities of Roanoke, Valley, Heflin, Lanett, Centre, Gadsden, Anniston, Lafayette, and Ashland 1214 PM CDT Tue Jul 30 2024 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Etowah, and Randolph Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 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.
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Huntsville AL 123 PM CDT Tue Jul 30 2024 ALZ008>010-TNZ097-310230- /O.NEW.KHUN.HT.Y.0008.240731T1700Z-240802T0000Z/ Marshall-Jackson-DeKalb-Franklin TN- Including the cities of Scottsboro, Decherd, Arab, Guntersville, Rainsville, Estill Springs, Fort Payne, Cowan, Albertville, Boaz, Sewanee, and Winchester 123 PM CDT Tue Jul 30 2024 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, DeKalb, Jackson, and Marshall Counties. In Tennessee, Franklin TN County. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * 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. 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.