NWS Birmingham has extended the Heat Advisory until 9 pm Wednesday night and has added Blount, Calhoun, Clay, Etowah, and St. Clair counties in Central Alabama to the counties already in the advisory, which include Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Chilton, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Marion, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Pike, Russell, Shelby, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston counties.
Heat index values near or potentially exceeding 105º in the advisory area during the remainder of the afternoon and evening hours today, along with the late morning through the evening hours on Wednesday. These values will be high enough to potentially cause heat illnesses to occur.
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Stay in an air-conditioned room
• Stay out of the sun
• Do not leave children or pets unattended inside a vehicle
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 stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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 911.
