Heat Advisory for Stephens; Franklin; Hart +31 more
What: Heat index values up to 105 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: The Piedmont and foothills of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. When: From noon to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
GA, NC +1Stephens; Franklin; Hart; Elbert; Alexander; Iredell; Davie; Catawba; Rowan; Cleveland; Lincoln; Gaston; Mecklenburg; Cabarrus; Union; Greater Caldwell; Greater Burke; Eastern McDowell; Greater Rutherford; Eastern Polk; Cherokee; York; Anderson; Abbeville; Laurens; Union; Chester; Greenwood; Greater Oconee; Greater Pickens; Central Greenville; Southern Greenville; Northern Spartanburg; Southern Spartanburg
Official alert brief
WHAT
Heat index values up to 105 expected.
WHERE
The Piedmont and foothills of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.