Mixed clouds and sun this morning. Scattered thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Potential for severe thunderstorms. High 96F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%..
Tonight
A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible early. Partly cloudy. Low 71F. Winds light and variable.
Cliff Williams / The Herald Wetumpka artist Don Sawyer’s work was displayed in downtown Wetumpka as part of the Downtown Artists Show. Sawyer is responsible for organizing the Downtown Artists and the show on Company Street. He believed Wetumpka is on the verge of being big on the regional art scene. Sawyer died Friday.
Cliff Williams / The Herald Wetumpka artist Don Sawyer’s work was displayed in downtown Wetumpka as part of the Downtown Artists Show. Sawyer is responsible for organizing the Downtown Artists and the show on Company Street. He believed Wetumpka is on the verge of being big on the regional art scene. Sawyer died Friday.
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...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108.
* WHERE...Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun,
Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas,
Elmore, Etowah, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lee, Lowndes, Macon,
Marengo, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Pike, Randolph, Russell,
Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa,
Walker, and Winston Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
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
stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.
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.
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