...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, southeast and west central Georgia. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
...Heat indices in excess of 100 this afternoon... Another day of hot and humid conditions is expected across the CSRA and SC Midlands, with heat indices reaching maximum values of 103-108 this afternoon. While not quite as high as yesterday, these values are still potentially dangerous to those outside for an extended period of time today. Please be sure to stay hydrated and take frequent cooling breaks. Move to a cooler location if you feel faint or dizzy, start having muscle cramps, or display any other symptoms of heat exhaustion.
...HEAT INDICES NEAR 110 DEGREES EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON... Temperatures in the mid to possibly upper 90s along with moderate to high humidity will produce heat indices nearing 110 degrees this afternoon. Heat indices should fall below 100 degrees by 8 PM this evening.
...HEAT INDICES NEAR 110 DEGREES EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON... Temperatures in the mid to possibly upper 90s along with moderate to high humidity will produce heat indices nearing 110 degrees this afternoon. Heat indices should fall below 100 degrees by 8 PM this evening.
...Heat indices in excess of 100 this afternoon... Another day of hot and humid conditions is expected across the CSRA and SC Midlands, with heat indices reaching maximum values of 103-108 this afternoon. While not quite as high as yesterday, these values are still potentially dangerous to those outside for an extended period of time today. Please be sure to stay hydrated and take frequent cooling breaks. Move to a cooler location if you feel faint or dizzy, start having muscle cramps, or display any other symptoms of heat exhaustion.
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SUNDAY... The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control in Columbia SC has declared an Air Quality Action Day for Fine Particulates. An Air Quality Action Day means that fine particulate concentrations may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. Residents of South Carolina should be aware of the continued risk for health effects related to smoke from wildfires that originated from fires burning across portions of Central and Western Canada and the Western United States. The large swath of smoke is expected to create hazy skies and unhealthy breathing conditions, especially where wildfire smoke is most concentrated. Smoke can irritate the eyes and respiratory system, as well as aggravate or exacerbate chronic heart and lung diseases. South Carolina DHEC recommends that individuals with respiratory health issues limit time spent outdoors to avoid dust and smoke. Take measures to prevent dust and smoke from getting inside. Keep windows and doors closed. If operating an air conditioner/central heating unit, keep the fresh-air intake closed and filter clean to prevent outdoor dust and smoke from getting inside. For additional information about smoke and it`s effects on health, please visit http://www.scdhec.com/HomeAndEnvironment/DisasterPreparedness/Wildfires/.