Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston SC
320 AM EDT Wed Jun 26 2024

GAZ101-116>119-138>141-SCZ043>045-047>052-261530-
/O.NEW.KCHS.HT.Y.0003.240626T1500Z-240626T2300Z/
Effingham-Inland Bryan-Coastal Bryan-Inland Chatham-Coastal
Chatham-Inland Liberty-Coastal Liberty-Inland McIntosh-Coastal
McIntosh-Inland Colleton-Dorchester-Inland Berkeley-Inland Jasper-
Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston-Coastal Jasper-Tidal
Berkeley-
Including the cities of Fort Stewart, Tybee Island, Rincon,
Hinesville, Charleston, Jasper, Daniel Island, Summerville, North
Charleston, Darien, Levy, Walterboro, Beaufort, Garden City,
Richmond Hill, Pembroke, Wilmington Island, Fort Mcallister,
Ridgeland, Hilton Head Island, Goose Creek, Townsend, Pooler, Oak
Level, Saint George, Edisto Beach, Moncks Corner, Springfield,
Savannah, Chelsea, and Mount Pleasant
320 AM EDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values around 110 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 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.

&&

$$

Adam