Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 29 at 2:01PM CDT until July 29 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 12:01pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.
* WHERE...Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Chilton, Dallas, Elmore,
Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens,
Pike, Russell, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
* 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:
Pickens; Tuscaloosa; Sumter; Greene; Hale; Perry; Bibb; Chilton; Marengo; Dallas; Autauga; Lowndes; Elmore; Montgomery; Macon; Bullock; Russell; Pike; Barbour
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov