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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
1228 PM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

SCZ044-045-048>052-272200-
/O.CON.KCHS.HT.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240627T2200Z/
Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-
Coastal Jasper-Tidal Berkeley-
Including the cities of Summerville, Beaufort, Goose Creek, Mount
Pleasant, Chelsea, Jasper, Edisto Beach, Levy, Daniel Island,
Charleston, Hilton Head Island, Saint George, Moncks Corner, and
North Charleston
1228 PM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.

* WHERE...Beaufort, Charleston, Coastal Colleton, Coastal Jasper,
  Dorchester, Inland Berkeley, and Tidal Berkeley Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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