Extreme Heat Warning for Lauderdale; Colbert; Franklin +11 more
What: For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values reaching 109 to 113. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high...
Official alert brief
WHAT
For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values reaching 109 to 113. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected.
WHERE
Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Alabama and southern middle Tennessee.
WHEN
For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 7 PM CDT Thursday. For the Heat Advisory, from 7 PM Thursday to 7 PM CDT Friday.
IMPACTS
Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Instructions
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. 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.