Heat Advisories Extended Through Saturday

The NWS Birmingham has placed several counties under a Heat Advisory on Saturday.

The following counties are under the advisory until 9pm Saturday.  This is an extension of the advisory for today.  Heat index up to 107: Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Marengo-Dallas

It is a new advisory from 10am to 9pm Saturday for a heat index up t0 106:  St. Clair-Talladega-Chilton-Coosa-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore

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.

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