Værmelding for Bankston Junior High School

Heat Advisory issued June 29 at 6:36AM CDT until June 29 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL* WHAT...Heat index values in excess of 105 expected.* WHERE...Fayette, Greene, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Sumter,Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston Counties.* WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM CDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heatillnesses.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children andpets should never be left unattended in vehicles under anycircumstances.Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Whenpossible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning orevening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possibleand drink plenty of water.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks inshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heatshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is anemergency! Call 9 1 1.Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

National Weather Service