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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
141 AM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025

ALZ014-017-024-025-032>035-039-040-200100-
/O.CON.KBMX.HT.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-250820T0100Z/
Winston-Blount-Jefferson-Shelby-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Marengo-
Dallas-
Including the cities of Oneonta, Centreville, Moundville, Double
Springs, Columbiana, Selma, Alabaster, Hoover, Pelham, Clanton,
Greensboro, Birmingham, Linden, Marion, and Demopolis
141 AM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Dallas, Hale, Jefferson, Marengo,
  Perry, Shelby, and Winston Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
1227 PM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025

ALZ001>007-016-TNZ076-096-200100-
/O.CON.KHUN.HT.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250820T0100Z/
Lauderdale-Colbert-Franklin AL-Lawrence-Limestone-Madison-Morgan-
Cullman-Moore-Lincoln-
Including the cities of Florence, Muscle Shoals, Russellville,
Huntsville, Cullman, Town Creek, Lynchburg, Moulton, Sheffield,
Tuscumbia, Athens, Fayetteville, Red Bay, and Decatur
1227 PM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT TUESDAY ALONG AND
WEST OF I-65...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105-108 Along and west of I-65.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Cullman, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Colbert,
  Franklin AL, Lauderdale, and Lawrence Counties. In Tennessee,
  Lincoln and Moore Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$

HC

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