Russell Medical Center’s Director of the UAB Cancer Center Mabry Cook is presented the 2014 Chamber of Commerce Community Spirit Award by Ellen Martin. (Cliff WIlliams / The Outlook)
Russell Medical Center’s Director of the UAB Cancer Center Mabry Cook is presented the 2014 Chamber of Commerce Community Spirit Award by Ellen Martin. (Cliff WIlliams / The Outlook)
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...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers,
Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Fayette, Greene,
Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery,
Perry, Pickens, Pike, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair,
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* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
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circumstances.
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possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
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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.
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