Extreme Heat Warning for Marion; Lamar; Fayette +36 more
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What: For the Heat Advisory this afternoon, heat index values up to 109. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113 expected. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may...
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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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* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory this afternoon, heat index values up to 109. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113 expected. * WHERE...All of Central Alabama. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 16 at 10:16AM CDT until August 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Birmingham AL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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