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Heat Advisory issued July 29 at 3:57AM EDT until July 30 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL Areas Affected: Coffee; Dale; Henry; Geneva; Houston; Gadsden; Leon; Inland Jefferson; Madison; Inland Wakulla; Inland Taylor; Coastal Jefferson; Coastal Wakulla; Coastal Taylor; Quitman; Clay; Randolph; Calhoun; Terrell; Dougherty; Lee; Worth; Turner; Tift; Ben Hill; Irwin; Early; Miller; Baker; Mitchell; Colquitt; Cook; Berrien; Seminole; Decatur; Grady; Thomas; Brooks; Lowndes; Lanier * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, peak heat index values of 108 to112 expected both this afternoon and Friday afternoon.* WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, south central andsouthwest Georgia, and the Big Bend of Florida.* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/this morning to 7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/ this evening. For thesecond Heat Advisory, from 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ to 7 PM EDT/6 PM CDT/ Friday.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heatillnesses to occur. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay outof the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Youngchildren and pets should never be left unattended in vehiclesunder any circumstances.Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Whenpossible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning orevening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing whenpossible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the OccupationalSafety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequentrest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyoneovercome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.