Cliff Williams / The Herald Erin and Andy Powell made this pickled jalapeños that were available at Main Street Wetumpka’s Community Market. The Powells hope to have move later this year.
Cliff Williams / The Herald Erin and Andy Powell made this pickled jalapeños that were available at Main Street Wetumpka’s Community Market. The Powells hope to have move later this year.
Andy Powell should know. He is growing them along with many other peppers at his Wetumpka home. Powell has lost count of how many different hot peppers he has tried over the years. But he is growing 80 hot pepper plants in eight different varieties this year from jalapeno all the way to the world’s hottest — the Carolina Reaper.
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM CDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Clay, Cleburne, Lee, Macon,
Pike, Randolph, Russell, and Tallapoosa Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 PM CDT Friday.
* 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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