Walker County, AL
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 11:18 AM CDT – Wednesday 07/22 9:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Birmingham AL
What
Heat index values up to 105 expected.
Where
Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Pickens, Shelby, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker Counties.
When
Until 9 PM CDT Wednesday.
Impacts
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- Lamar
- Fayette
- Walker
- Pickens
- Tuscaloosa
- Jefferson
- Shelby
- Sumter
- Greene
- Hale
- Bibb
Tips to Stay Safe
A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe.
- Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls.
- Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
- Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Tropical Update
Created by the NWS Birmingham WFO
Tropical Storm Bertha will move slowly to the west across the northern Gulf this week. Significant impacts to central Alabama are not forecast at this time.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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