Expect some more steamy days here in the Rocket City
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We realize that no one needs us to tell them it is really darn hot here in the Huntsville area these days. And while that is somewhat normal for Alabama summers, the excessive heat and daily heat advisories are no joke.
Unfortunately, the Rocket City will not get much relief from the heat any time soon.
Feeling the heat in the Huntsville area
Half of Alabama was under a heat advisory today from the National Weather Service, and we can likely expect the advisory to extend through at least Thursday here in the Rocket City.
According to WAAY-TV meteorologist Grace Anello, the rest of the week will include “feels like” temperatures of 100+ degrees before we even get to lunch time, lasting through nearly sunset.
“Even for us North Alabamians who are used to high temperatures and excessive humidity, this is dangerous and unbearable. In temperatures like this, asphalt temperatures can be between 160-170 degrees. Car interiors can soar into the 130-140 degree range within minutes.”
Grace Anello, WAAY-TV meteorologist
Rocket City residents need to be safe in the heat
Anello also stressed the need for people to be safe during this heat wave.
“This is not the time to leave anyone or any pets in a car for any length of time, it’s also not wise to walk your pets or spend any extended time outside during the heat of the day.”
Grace Anello, WAAY-TV meteorologist
With kids starting back to school in August, Anello suggests the following precautions:
- Send kids to school in light colored, loose fitting, breathable clothing so they can stay cool.
- Packing an extra water bottle and making sure your children know the importance of hydration is key — water hydration is the number one way to avoid heat related illnesses.
- If you can, give your kids sunscreen or a baseball hat to block some of that sun during recess or PE.
- Older students participating in outdoor sports practices in pads, helmets, etc during the heat of the day should look to water or water/electrolyte sport drink mixtures before, during, and after practice to stay safe.
- Hydrating before you feel like you really need to is the best way to make sure athletes, and all of us, are performing at our best.
“If you feel faint, clammy, woozy or nauseous, or stop sweating when you normally should be, tell someone right away and take immediate action to hydrate and move into the air conditioning. If someone passes out from the heat, call 9-1-1 immediately.”
Grace Anello, WAAY-TV meteorologist
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