Heat Advisory For Wednesday And Thursday

TENNESSEE VALLEY-The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Lauderdale-Colbert-Franklin AL-Lawrence-Limestone-Madison-Morgan-
Marshall-Cullman-Moore-Lincoln Counties.
Including the cities of Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, Russellville, Red Bay, Moulton, Town Creek, Athens,
Huntsville, Decatur, Albertville, Boaz, Guntersville, Arab,Cullman, Lynchburg, and Fayetteville.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ... 
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT THURSDAY, AUGUST 12...
 * WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected. 
For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 expected. 
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast and northwest Alabama and southern middle Tennessee.
 * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Thursday. * 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.