Heat Advisory for Lamar; Fayette; Walker +8 more
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What is happening
What: Heat index values up to 105. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Pickens, Shelby, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker Counties. When: Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
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. 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 105. * WHERE...Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Pickens, Shelby, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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Heat Advisory issued July 22 at 8:16AM CDT until July 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
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Heat Advisory issued July 22 at 12:09AM CDT until July 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
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Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 11:18AM CDT until July 22 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
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Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 11:18AM CDT until July 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
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Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 10:44PM CDT until July 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
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Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 12:44PM CDT until July 21 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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