One product issued by NWS for: Carrollton AL
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Birmingham AL 113 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024 ALZ012-013-022-023-030>035-039>042-021800- /O.NEW.KBMX.HT.Y.0004.240702T1500Z-240704T0200Z/ Lamar-Fayette-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb- Chilton-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes- Including the cities of Livingston, Hayneville, Demopolis, Carrollton, Vernon, Linden, Selma, Moundville, Prattville, Eutaw, Marion, Centreville, Sulligent, Fayette, Fort Deposit, Clanton, Tuscaloosa, and Greensboro 113 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...A portion of southern and western central Alabama. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional advisories will be likely needed through this week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ 16