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Heat Advisory for Stephens; Franklin; Hart +5 more

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What: Heat index values up to 108 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: In Georgia, Elbert, Franklin, Hart, and Stephens Counties. In South Carolina, Abbeville, Anderson, Greater Oconee, and Greenwood Counties. When: Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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. 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...In Georgia, Elbert, Franklin, Hart, and Stephens Counties. In South Carolina, Abbeville, Anderson, Greater Oconee, and Greenwood Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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5 captured
  1. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 28 at 11:46AM EDT until July 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

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  2. Alert

    Heat Advisory issued July 28 at 9:15AM EDT until July 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

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  3. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 28 at 9:15AM EDT until July 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

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  4. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 28 at 1:27AM EDT until July 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

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  5. Alert

    Heat Advisory issued July 27 at 12:52PM EDT until July 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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