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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
850 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115-
116-135>137-051200-
/O.CON.KCAE.HT.Y.0004.240705T1500Z-240706T0000Z/
Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-McCormick-
Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-
Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Northern
Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central
Orangeburg-Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Bishopville, Red Bank, Newberry, Lugoff,
Springdale, North, Santee, Eutawville, St. Matthews, Edgefield,
Community of Almond Glen, Lancaster Mill, West Columbia,
Orangeburg, Camden, Saluda, Manning, Van Wyck, Seven Oaks, Indian
Land, Martinez, Barnwell, Thomson, McCormick, Waynesboro, Elgin,
Denmark, Neeses, Winnsboro, Elloree, Bamberg, Brookdale, Oak
Grove, Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Augusta, Clarks Hill,
Lincolnton, North Augusta, Andrew Jackson State Park, Lancaster,
Cheraw, Cayce, Branchville, Johnston, Aiken, Pageland,
Batesburg-Leesville, Williston, Evans, Springfield, Bowman,
Summerton, Columbia, Ridge Spring, Blackville, Sumter, Lexington,
Winnsboro Mills, Holly Hill, and Murphys Estates
850 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values between 108 to 112 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
  Carolina.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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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