Mt Vera Fire Department

Mt Vera Fire Department We are a small fire department in the south end of DeKalb County, AL, just 3.3 miles south of the I-59 205 exit on County Road 12.

We adjoin Crossville, Hendrixville, and Collinsville Fire Departments. As with any volunteer fire department, donations are always welcomed, thank you.

06/24/2026

Just move over....

06/22/2026
06/22/2026
06/22/2026

Severe Storms Possible this Afternoon into Early Tuesday June 22, 2026June 22, 2026 By Jim Stefkovich, Meteorologist, Alabama Emergency Management Agency CLANTON – Monday, 6:30 am, June 22, 2026   Since yesterday, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has expanded the Slight Risk to now include north...

06/11/2026

Heavy Rainfall And Possible Flooding Beginning This Weekend June 11, 2026 By Jim Stefkovich, Meteorologist, Alabama Emergency Management Agency CLANTON – Thursday, 730 am, June 11, 2026 After a dry day today, scattered thunderstorms are forecast to develop north of I-20 tomorrow afternoon and even...

06/08/2026

Heavy Rainfall And Possible Flooding Today June 8, 2026 Heavy Rainfall And Possible Flooding Today By Jim Stefkovich, Meteorologist, Alabama Emergency Management Agency CLANTON – Monday, 700 am, June 8, 2026 A Flood Watch is in effect for areas near and north of I-20 through 8 pm. Except for south...

06/07/2026

Feel That? The Swamp Donkey Is Headed Back to Alabama 🥵
Y'all get ready for it! The sweaty, swampy, sultry summer weather—the ol' swamp 🫏 is galloping (if they move fast enough to gallop) north into Alabama again this weekend...

By next week, it's going to be WOOF. A heat index close to 100 degrees? Seems about right.

What Exactly Is the Heat Index?
We talk about it every summer, but what does it actually mean? The heat index, often called the "apparent temperature," is a measure of how hot it really feels outside when you combine the actual air temperature with the relative humidity.

When your phone or weather graphic says the temperature is 94°F but the heat index is 100°F, your body is experiencing the equivalent of a 100-degree day.

Why Does It Matter? (The Science of Sweat)
Your body’s natural air conditioning system is sweat. When you get hot, you sweat, and as that moisture ev***rates off your skin, it cools you down.

The Humidity Trap: When the air is loaded with tropical moisture (the classic Alabama "swamp" factor), the air is already near its capacity for water v***r.

The Result: Your sweat can't ev***rate efficiently. Instead of cooling you off, it just sits there, making you feel sticky, miserable, and much hotter than the thermometer dictates.

What the Numbers Mean for You
When the heat index starts pushing toward that 100-degree mark, your body has to work twice as hard to keep its core temperature stable. This increases the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, especially if you are working or exercising outdoors.

Pro-Tips for Next Week:

Take frequent breaks in the shade or AC if you're working outside.

Drink water before you actually feel thirsty.

Keep an eye on the kids and pets—they heat up much faster than adults do!

Stay hydrated, stay in the AC when you can, and try to keep as cool as our favorite conniving swamp donkey.

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Collinsville, AL
35961

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