Heat Advisory for Robeson; Bladen; Columbus +13 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Bladen, Coastal Brunswick, Columbus, Inland Brunswick, Robeson, Central Horry, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal Horry and 8 more
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What is happening
What: Heat index values up to 109. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. When: For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday.
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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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Heat Advisory issued August 15 at 1:47PM EDT until August 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Wilmington NC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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