Heat Advisory in Effect Today For Tuscaloosa County
NOAA has issued a heat advisory that includes Tuscaloosa County. Heat index values could go up to 103 to 107 during the afternoon.
According to NOAA's website:
A HEAT ADVISORY MEANS THAT A PERIOD OF HOT TEMPERATURES IS EXPECTED. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY WILL COMBINE TO CREATE A SITUATION IN WHICH HEAT ILLNESSES ARE POSSIBLE. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS...STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED ROOM...STAY OUT OF THE SUN...AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND NEIGHBORS.
Northport Fire Rescue posted this info on their Facebook page this morning:
New event. Heat Advisory from 6/23/2015 12:00 PM to 6/24/2015 9:00 PM CDT for Tuscaloosa County. http://inws.wrh.noaa.gov/weather/alertinfo/24236034
Posted by Northport Fire Rescue on Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Check out these Summer Heat Safety Tips from our Severe Weather Guide to help keep you safe in the heat!