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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
438 AM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115-
116-135>137-052000-
/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 Bowman, Neeses, Orangeburg, Lancaster,
Andrew Jackson State Park, Martinez, Murphys Estates, Edgefield,
Waynesboro, Cayce, Williston, Community of Almond Glen,
Branchville, Saluda, Elloree, Winnsboro, Clarks Hill, Johnston,
Lincolnton, Brookdale, McCormick, Oak Grove, Denmark, Lugoff,
Bamberg, Summerton, West Columbia, Holly Hill, Cheraw, Winnsboro
Mills, Elgin, North Augusta, Lexington, Pageland, Blackville,
Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Sumter, Red Bank, Columbia,
Camden, Aiken, Indian Land, Springdale, Santee, Eutawville,
Manning, Augusta, North, Evans, Thomson, Seven Oaks,
Batesburg-Leesville, Van Wyck, Springfield, Ridge Spring,
Lancaster Mill, Newberry, Barnwell, St. Matthews, and Bishopville
438 AM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
EDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* 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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