Just as Spain’s Canary Islands archipelago off the southern coast of Morocco sees a lot of cruise traffic, so do Lake Martin’s own Canary Islands north of the Chimney Rock recreational area. With GPS coordinates at 32.72549 and -85.89094, the East Central Alabama Canaries include five irregularly shaped islands immediately south of the point where Blue Creek flows into the Tallapoosa River; in fact, the riverbed flows right through them, separating the archipelago’s largest island from the four smaller ones.
The largest of these northern hemisphere Canary Islands is commonly known by the name of Wishbone Island, as its telltale shape is strikingly similar to the forked furcula on a Christmas turkey. Wishbone Island includes 6,318 feet of natural and undeveloped shoreline around 14.81 acres. The cove at Wishbone Island is a popular mooring area for the lake’s cabin cruisers and larger pontoons, as it provides a quiet place to tie up for the afternoon.
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected.
* WHERE...Much of Central Alabama.
* WHEN...Until 8 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
stroke. 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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