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Wetumpka, AL

Right Now
79°
Sunny
  • Humidity: 92%
  • Feels Like: 88°
  • Heat Index: 88°
  • Wind: 0 mph
  • Wind Chill: 79°
  • UV Index: 10 Very High
  • Sunrise: 05:59:15 AM
  • Sunset: 07:42:22 PM
  • Dew Point: 77°
  • Visibility: 10 mi

Today

Mostly sunny early then increasing clouds with some scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. High 92F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Tonight

Mainly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 74F. Winds light and variable.

Tomorrow

Partly cloudy in the morning. Thunderstorms developing later in the day. High 87F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 70%.

Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Bullock, Coosa, Elmore, Macon, Montgomery, Pike,
Talladega, and Tallapoosa Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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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