Alabama residents can expect another series of hot and humid days. When I got in the car this afternoon, my temperature reading said 104 °F. Now, that’s brutal.

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To give Alabamians a heads up on dangerous heat index values, the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday, July 16, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Please remember that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illnesses.

West Alabama Counties Under the Heat Advisory

and Predicted Heat Index Values

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Bibb

Forecasted high 96 °F | Predicted Heat Index Value of 107 °F

Fayette

Forecasted high 97 °F | Predicted Heat Index Value of 109 °F

Greene

Forecasted high 95 °F | Predicted Heat Index Value up to 106 °F

Hale

Forecasted high 95 °F | Predicted Heat Index Value up to 106 °F

Lamar

Forecasted high 97 °F | Predicted Heat Index Value of 107 °F

Perry

Forecasted high 96 °F | Predicted Heat Index Value up to 106 °F

Pickens

Forecasted high 96 °F | Predicted Heat Index Value of 106 °F

Sumter

Forecasted high 97 °F | Predicted Heat Index Value of 105 °F

Tuscaloosa

Forecasted high 97 °F | Predicted Heat Index Value of 106 °F

Walker

Forecasted high 96 °F | Predicted Heat Index Value of 107 °F

Heat Stroke Is An Emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Hot Weather Tips

Never leave young children or pets unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Stay in an air-conditioned room.
Avoid exposure to the sun.
Check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take precautions when outdoors.
Reschedule strenuous activities to cooler times.
Learn the signs of heat exhaustion and stroke.
Wear lightweight, loose clothing

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