Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 27 at 7:13AM CDT until July 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 5:13am
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Maxiumum heat index values of 105 to 109 expected on
Tuesday.
* WHERE...Barbour, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay,
Cleburne, Coosa, Etowah, Lee, Macon, Pike, Randolph, Russell, St.
Clair, Talladega, and Tallapoosa Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Etowah; Calhoun; Cherokee; Cleburne; St. Clair; Talladega; Clay; Randolph; Coosa; Tallapoosa; Chambers; Macon; Bullock; Lee; Russell; Pike; Barbour
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender: