HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for North Alabama and southern Tennessee from 1-7 p.m. today as temperatures hit near 100 and the heat indexes rises well into triple digits.
The weather service is predicting a high of 98 degrees today, combined with a heat index between 103 and 108. The heat index is how the temperature feels when factoring in humidity.
A heat advisory means the combination of high temperatures and high humidity increase the possibility of heat-related illnesses.
The weather service advises rescheduling strenuous outdoor activity to early morning or evening, wear light and loose fitting clothing and drink plenty of water. People should also check on relatives and neighbors and make sure not to leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.