Central Alabama Weather – 2023-07-02

Today – Please see HEAT ADVISORY, below…

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 109. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Independence Day

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to near 110.

* WHERE...All of Central Alabama.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT This Evening.

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

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.