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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1204 AM CDT Mon Jul 1 2024

ALZ037-040>050-011700-
/O.NEW.KBMX.HT.Y.0003.240701T1500Z-240702T0000Z/
Tallapoosa-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-
Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Eufaula, Wetumpka, Auburn, Dadeville,
Fort Deposit, Alexander City, Opelika, Phenix City, Selma,
Hayneville, Montgomery, Union Springs, Tallassee, Prattville,
Tuskegee, and Troy
1204 AM CDT Mon Jul 1 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values in excess of 105 expected.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Alabama.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

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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