Heat Advisory Issued as West Alabama Faces Moderate to Major Heat Risk
Summer is still in full effect in Alabama; hot and humid conditions have intensified, prompting a moderate to major heat risk across the region.
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday, August 12, from 1 p.m. through 9 p.m.
Expected Heat Index Values Today and Tomorrow
Bibb:
Tuesday: Heat index values as high as 105.
Wednesday: Heat index values as high as 106.
Fayette:
Tuesday: Heat index values as high as 105.
Wednesday: Heat index values as high as 106.
Greene:
Tuesday: Heat index values as high as 101.
Wednesday: Heat index values as high as 105.
Hale:
Tuesday: Heat index values as high as 101.
Wednesday: Heat index values as high as 104.
Lamar:
Tuesday: Heat index values as high as 107.
Wednesday: Heat index values as high as 107.
Perry:
Tuesday: Heat index values as high as 101.
Wednesday: Heat index values as high as 104.
Pickens:
Tuesday: Heat index values as high as 105.
Wednesday: Heat index values as high as 107.
Sumter:
Tuesday: Heat index values as high as 106.
Wednesday: Heat index values as high as 107.
Tuscaloosa:
Tuesday: Heat index values as high as 105.
Wednesday: Heat index values as high as 105.
Walker:
Tuesday: Heat index values as high as 106.
Wednesday: Heat index values as high as 107.
Precautionary & Preparedness Actions from the NWS
- 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 stroke. Wear lightweight, 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 911.
Stay safe today and hydrated. - Mary K. | Weather Forecaster
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