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Heat Advisory for Marion; Lamar; Fayette +36 more

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Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee and 31 more
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What is happening

What: Heat index values up to 108. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: A portion of central Alabama. 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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Bulletin details

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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Official revisions

10 captured
  1. Alert

    Heat Advisory issued July 28 at 2:05PM CDT until July 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

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  2. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 28 at 12:56AM CDT until July 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

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  3. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 28 at 12:56AM CDT until July 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

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  4. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 27 at 1:24PM CDT until July 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

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  5. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 27 at 1:24PM CDT until July 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

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  6. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 27 at 7:13AM CDT until July 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

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  7. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 27 at 7:13AM CDT until July 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

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  8. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 26 at 11:16PM CDT until July 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

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  9. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 26 at 11:16PM CDT until July 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

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  10. Alert

    Heat Advisory issued July 26 at 11:25AM CDT until July 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

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Source and limitations

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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