Heat Advisory/URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE/National Weather Service Birmingham AL

Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-Cleburne-Clay-Randolph-Chambers / Including the cities of Roanoke, Anniston, Gadsden, Valley, Heflin, Ashland, Centre, Lanett, and Lafayette

 A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9:00 THIS THURSDAY EVENING

 * WHAT

Heat index values up to 107.

* WHERE

Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Etowah and also Randolph Counties.

* WHEN

Until 9:00 this evening.

* 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 stroke. 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!