Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory for Lincoln; McDuffie; Columbia +13 more

What: Heat index values around 105 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. When: From noon to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

GA, SCLincoln; McDuffie; Columbia; Richmond; Chesterfield; McCormick; Newberry; Fairfield; Kershaw; Edgefield; Saluda; Lexington; Richland; Aiken; Northern Lancaster; Southern Lancaster

Official alert brief

WHAT

Heat index values around 105 expected.

WHERE

Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina.

WHEN

From noon to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

IMPACTS

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. 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.