Heat Advisory for Macon; Bullock; Pike +1 more
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What: Heat index values up to 106 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Barbour, Bullock, Macon, and Pike Counties. When: From 9 PM this evening to 9 PM CDT Thursday.
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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...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Barbour, Bullock, Macon, and Pike Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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Heat Advisory issued August 19 at 12:05PM CDT until August 20 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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