Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory for Robeson; Bladen; Columbus +8 more

What: Heat index values up to 106 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. When: From noon to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

NC, SCRobeson; Bladen; Columbus; Inland Pender; Inland New Hanover; Inland Brunswick; Marlboro; Dillon; Marion; Central Horry; Northern Horry

Official alert brief

WHAT

Heat index values up to 106 expected.

WHERE

Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast 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. Allow outside pets and livestock plenty of fresh drinking water and a well ventilated and shaded location. 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.