Extreme Heat Warning for Inland Bay; Calhoun; Inland Gulf +12 more
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- Applies to
- Calhoun, Coastal Bay, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Gulf, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Wakulla, Gadsden, Inland Bay and 7 more
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What is happening
What: For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 111. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat...
What the bulletin says to do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 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. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 111. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 16 at 12:03PM EDT until August 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Tallahassee FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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