Study senior author Dr. Akhil Chawla, a complex surgical oncologist, working in his lab at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. (Ben Schamisso / Northwestern University via SWNS)
Study senior author Dr. Akhil Chawla, a complex surgical oncologist, working in his lab at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. (Ben Schamisso / Northwestern University via SWNS)
Study authors Drs. Akhil Chawla (right) and Qiang Zhang in their lab at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. (Ben Schamisso / Northwestern University via SWNS)
Study senior author Dr. Akhil Chawla, a complex surgical oncologist, working in his lab at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. (Ben Schamisso / Northwestern University via SWNS)
Study senior author Dr. Akhil Chawla, a complex surgical oncologist, working in his lab at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. (Ben Schamisso / Northwestern University via SWNS)
Study authors Drs. Akhil Chawla (right) and Qiang Zhang in their lab at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. (Ben Schamisso / Northwestern University via SWNS)
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108.
* WHERE...Autauga, Barbour, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Clay,
Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo,
Montgomery, Pike, Randolph, Russell, Talladega, and Tallapoosa
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 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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