Heat advisory in effect for the area

Forecast highs in Alabama for Tuesday.

The heat index needs to reach around 105 degrees for a heat advisory to be issued, although different National Weather Service offices have different criteria.

How about a heat index of 160 degrees?

The NWS advises that people who work outdoors to take extra precautions, and reschedule activities earlier in the day.

“Never leave a child or pet unattended in a vehicle, as interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes after turning off the air conditioning”, the statement said.

Cooler temperatures, cloudy skies and a chance for rain remain in the forecast well into next week.

So far, August has had high temperatures of 89, 89 and 90 degrees.

Temperatures should be slightly higher than average at 94 degrees, with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne. During times of extreme heat and high humidity, heat disorders are likely and can even be life-threatening.