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Issued by NWS Columbia, SC
Issued by NWS Columbia, SC
412 WWUS72 KCAE 041805 NPWCAE URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 205 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024 GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115- 116-135>137-060000- /O.NEW.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 Denmark, Pageland, Bamberg, Williston, Edgefield, Red Bank, Blackville, Thomson, Santee, Bishopville, Bowman, Seven Oaks, West Columbia, Cheraw, Batesburg-Leesville, St. Matthews, Winnsboro, Andrew Jackson State Park, Springfield, McCormick, Summerton, Murphys Estates, Oak Grove, North, Martinez, Ridge Spring, Branchville, Lexington, Orangeburg, Elloree, Manning, Waynesboro, Springdale, Lincolnton, Cayce, Neeses, Clarks Hill, Augusta, Van Wyck, Evans, Barnwell, Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Saluda, Lancaster, Eutawville, Lancaster Mill, Winnsboro Mills, Aiken, Camden, Sumter, Brookdale, Elgin, Community of Almond Glen, Newberry, Indian Land, Johnston, North Augusta, Columbia, Holly Hill, and Lugoff 205 PM EDT Thu Jul 4 2024 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heat Index values up to 110 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. && $$ CJR