Heat Advisory for Columbia; Richmond; Burke +14 more
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- Burke, Columbia, Richmond, Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Central Orangeburg and 9 more
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What is happening
What: Heat index values up to 109 expected both this afternoon and Tuesday afternoon. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. When: For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat...
What the bulletin says to do
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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected both this afternoon and Tuesday afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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Heat Advisory issued August 17 at 1:23PM EDT until August 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Columbia SC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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