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Heat Advisory for McDuffie; Columbia; Richmond +15 more

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What: Heat index values up to 108 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. When: Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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. 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. 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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* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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  1. Alert

    Heat Advisory issued July 28 at 9:18AM EDT until July 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

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  2. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 28 at 9:18AM EDT until July 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

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  3. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 28 at 1:39AM EDT until July 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

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  4. Alert

    Heat Advisory issued July 27 at 2:11PM EDT until July 28 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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