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Extreme Heat Warning for Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal +2 more

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What: For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113 expected this afternoon. For the Wednesday, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events....

What the bulletin says to do

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.

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* WHAT...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113 expected this afternoon. For the Wednesday, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal, and Santa Rosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

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  1. Update

    Extreme Heat Warning issued July 28 at 12:57PM CDT until July 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

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  2. Alert

    Extreme Heat Warning issued July 27 at 9:18PM CDT until July 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

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  3. Alert

    Extreme Heat Warning issued July 27 at 11:44AM CDT until July 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Mobile AL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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