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...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN PERRY AND
SOUTHWESTERN DALLAS COUNTIES THROUGH 515 PM CDT...

At 434 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Marion Junction, or 11 miles east of Uniontown, moving south at 20
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Orrville, Bogue Chitto, Vaiden, Marion Junction, Old Cahaba Park,
Dannelly Reservoir, Perry County Correctional Center, Whites Bluff,
Crumptonia, Safford, Vaiden Field Airport, and Hazen.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107.

* WHERE...Autauga, Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Fayette,
Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lowndes, Marengo, Marion,
Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Shelby, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, and Walker
Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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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