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...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN MARENGO...
SOUTHWESTERN PERRY...SOUTH CENTRAL HALE AND WEST CENTRAL DALLAS
COUNTIES THROUGH 645 PM CDT...

At 606 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms from near Freddie Jones Field to near Faunsdale to
near Uniontown. Movement was south at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Linden, Uniontown, Thomaston, Faunsdale, Dayton, Freddie Jones Field,
Consul, Central Mills, Octagon, and Laneville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...50 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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