Heat Advisory/URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE/National Weather Service Birmingham AL
Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-Cleburne-Clay-Randolph-Chambers Counties
Including the cities of Valley, Roanoke, Anniston, Ashland, Lanett, Lafayette, CENTRE, Gadsden, and Heflin
HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10:00am WEDNESDAY MORNING TO 9:00pm THURSDAY
* WHAT
Heat index values up to 107 expected.
* WHERE
Calhoun, Chambers, CHEROKEE, Clay, Cleburne, Etowah – also Randolph Counties.
* WHEN
From 10:00 this (Wednesday) morning to 9:00pm Thursday.
* 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!
