Cliff Williams / TPI First Methodist Church of Wetumpka member Jimmy Graham walks a cross made from cedar. He joined other members of the church congregation as they walked to downtown and back to pray for churches, businesses and residents.
Cliff Williams / TPI First Methodist Church of Wetumpka member Jimmy Graham walks a cross made from cedar. He joined other members of the church congregation as they walked to downtown and back to pray for churches, businesses and residents.
It was a cross made of cedar Wetumpka resident Jimmy Graham proudly carried on Good Friday.
Graham left the steps of the First Methodist Church Wetumpka on Broad Street and turned towards the Bibb Graves Bridge when he got to West Bridge Street. He paused as did others on the church’s Cross Walk Friday and they prayed for the churches of the area. The walk continued across the bridge and into downtown Wetumpka and the prayers continued.
...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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