School days may have returned but the summer is still in full force across Alabama.

Another heatwave arrives this weekend as some areas are expected to reach triple digits with heat indices up to 113.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for much of the state with temperatures expected to rise from Friday, Aug. 14 through Monday, Aug. 17.

Keep reading to see the latest forecasts + tips on how to stay safe in the heat.

Extreme heat warnings possible in Alabama

The entire state is already under a heat advisory through Sunday but temperatures are expected to climb throughout the weekend. The National Weather Service said Extreme Heat Warnings could be issued in certain areas.

Some areas are already forecasted to reach 100 degrees over the next few days including:

Demopolis: Monday
Fayette: Monday
Huntsville: Sunday
Jasper: Monday
Tuscaloosa: Sunday-Tuesday

The whole state is expected to see a heat index in the triple digit for several straight days with some areas topping 110. That “feels like” temperature will likely spike Friday and Saturday in most cities including:

Birmingham: 110
Dothan: 109
Gadsden: 109
Huntsville: 111
Jasper: 111
Mobile: 111
Tuscaloosa: 110

Make sure to stay up to date with your local National Weather Service chapter:

Tips to stay safe in the heat

Slow down: Reduce, eliminate or reschedule strenuous activities until the coolest time of the day. Children, seniors and anyone with health concerns should stay in the coolest available place, not necessarily indoors.
Dress for summer: Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing to reflect heat.
Eat light: Choose easy-to-digest foods such as fruit or salads.
- If you pack food, put it in a cooler or carry an ice pack. Meats and dairy products can spoil quickly in hot weather.
Drink plenty of water (not very cold): Focus on non-alcoholic and decaffeinated fluids. Drink water even if you don’t feel thirsty. If you’re on a fluid-restrictive diet or have a problem with fluid retention, consult a physician before increasing consumption of fluids.
Use air conditioners: Spend time in air-conditioned locations such as malls and libraries if your home isn’t air conditioned.
Use portable electric fans: Fans exhaust hot air from rooms or draw in cooler air. Do not direct the flow of portable electric fans toward yourself when room temperatures are hotter than 90°F.
Minimize direct exposure to the sun: Sunburn reduces your body’s ability to dissipate heat. Take a cool bath or shower.
Do not take salt tablets: Only take salt tablets if recommended by a physician.
Be aware of infants, older, sick or frail people and pets: Never leave children, disabled adults or pets in a car.

Signs of heat-related illness

Heat cramps may be the first sign of heat-related illness, and may lead to heat exhaustion or stroke.

Symptoms: Painful muscle cramps and spasms usually in legs and abdomen. Heavy sweating.
First Aid: Apply firm pressure on cramping muscles or gently massage to relieve spasm. Give sips of water unless the person complains of nausea, then stop giving water.
Seek immediate medical attention if cramps last longer than 1 hour.

Heat exhaustion

Symptoms: Heavy sweating; weakness or tiredness; cool, pale, clammy skin; fast, weak pulse; muscle cramps; dizziness, nausea or vomiting; headache; fainting.
First Aid: Move person to a cooler environment, preferably a well air-conditioned room. Loosen clothing. Apply cool, wet cloths or have person sit in a cool bath. Offer sips of water.
Seek immediate medical attention if the person vomits, symptoms worsen or last longer than 1 hour

Heat Stroke

Symptoms: Throbbing headache; confusion; slurred speech; nausea; dizziness; body temperature above 103°F; hot, red, dry or damp skin; rapid and strong pulse; fainting; loss of consciousness.
First Aid: Call 911 or get the victim to a hospital immediately. Heat stroke is a severe medical emergency. Delay can be fatal. Move the victim to a cooler, preferably air-conditioned, environment. Reduce body temperature with cool cloths or bath. Use fan if heat index temperatures are below the high 90s. A fan can make you hotter at higher temperatures. Do NOT give fluids.