Central Alabama Weather – 2023-06-29

Today – Please see HEAT ADVISORY, below…

Sunny, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 105. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tonight – Please see HEAT ADVISORY, below…

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

Friday – Please see EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING, below…

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 110. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Friday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.

—————-HEAT ADVISORY/EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING—————-

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 AM CDT FRIDAY...

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values around 105
  degrees. For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot
  conditions with heat index values around 110 degrees.

* WHERE...Portions of central Alabama.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 11 AM
  CDT Friday. For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 9 PM
  CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses,
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor
  activities.

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
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.