Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 15 at 4:53AM CDT until August 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 2:53am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Alabama
and southern middle Tennessee.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Monday.
* 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.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
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:
Lauderdale; Colbert; Franklin; Lawrence; Limestone; Madison; Morgan; Marshall; Jackson; DeKalb; Cullman; Moore; Lincoln; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Huntsville AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov