{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.114198914f7acf5bc754ee0a913792d49014811f.002.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 10:52AM CDT until July 4 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-02","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.114198914f7acf5bc754ee0a913792d49014811f.002.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Birmingham AL"},"word_count":240,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Heat Advisory: Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 10:52AM CDT until July 4 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Calhoun; Talladega; Coosa; Tallapoosa; Marengo; Dallas; Autauga; Lowndes; Elmore; Montgomery\n**Issued by:** NWS Birmingham AL\n**Sent:** 2026-07-02T10:52:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-02T10:52:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-03T01:00:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105.\nFor the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 104 expected.\n\n* WHERE...Autauga, Calhoun, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes, Marengo,\nMontgomery, Talladega, and Tallapoosa Counties.\n\n* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT Friday. For the\nsecond Heat Advisory, from 7 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday.\n\n* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat\nillnesses.\n\n## Instructions\nDrink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of\nthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and\npets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any\ncircumstances.\n\nTake extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When\npossible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or\nevening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat\nstoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible\nand drink plenty of water.\n\nTo reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and\nHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in\nshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat\nshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an\nemergency! Call 9 1 1."}