St. Clair County, AL
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 07/28 10:00 AM CDT – Tuesday 07/28 9:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Birmingham AL
What
Maxiumum heat index values of 105 to 109 expected on Tuesday.
Where
Barbour, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Etowah, Lee, Macon, Pike, Randolph, Russell, St. Clair, Talladega, and Tallapoosa Counties.
When
From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Tuesday.
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
- Etowah
- Calhoun
- Cherokee
- Cleburne
- St. Clair
- Talladega
- Clay
- Randolph
- Coosa
- Tallapoosa
- Chambers
- Macon
- Bullock
- Lee
- Russell
- Pike
- Barbour
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.
In effect from Monday 07/27 7:01 AM CDT – Monday 07/27 9:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Birmingham AL
What
Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where
A portion of central Alabama, including the following counties, Clay, St. Clair and Talladega.
When
Until 900 AM CDT.
Impacts
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details
- At 701 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Talladega, Sylacauga, Pell City, Lincoln, Riverside, Munford, Waldo, Alpine, Logan Martin Lake, Winterboro, Talladega Superspeedway, Alpine Bay Resort, Talladega Municipal Airport, Honda Manufacturing Of Alabama, Coosa Island, Logan Martin Dam, Sycamore, Grant Town, Harrisburg and Howells Cove.
What to Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Areas Impacted
- Clay, AL
- St. Clair, AL
- Talladega, AL
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Advisory is issued when flooding may cause significant inconvenience, or even become dangerous if you are not careful. Know your risk at home, work and school, and use caution when flooding is expected.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check road conditions before traveling, and obey road closures and barricades.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Severe Today
Created by the NWS Birmingham WFO
There is a level 1 of 5 risk for severe weather now through 8 AM this morning across the northern counties. The main threat will be damaging winds up to 60 mph & large hail up to quarter size. Have multiple ways to get alerts, have access to a sturdy shelter, and check back for updates.
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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