The National Weather Service has upgraded the heat advisory to an excessive heat warning for most of Central Alabama through tomorrow evening. The combination of the excessive temperatures and slightly higher humidities will push heat index values over 110F today and tomorrow. This is the critical point for heat issues to become a real problem unless precautions are taken.
Wear loose fitting, light colored clothing, drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks and spend time in air conditioned environments as much as possible. If someone begins to be affected by the heat, place them in a cool, haded location.
HEATSTROKE IS AN EMERGENCY: If you are someone you know feels light headed or dizzy, faints, feels a throbbing headache, hay red, dry skin, stops sweating or becomes confused, heat stroke may be occurring. This is an emergency and 911 should be called.
AIR QUALITY ALERT: Jefferson and Shelby Counties continues under a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for ozone. There are a few things that you can do to cut down on ozone as a pollutant. Carpool or take mass transit. Avoid unnecessary trips if you must drive. Avoid mowing the lawn. Don’t do any outdoor burning. Fueling your car also contributes to the problem, so avoid filling your tank until after 6 p.m.
