Full Notification

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and northeast and northern Florida.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: HAMILTON ... SUWANNEE ... BAKER ... INLAND NASSAU ... UNION ... BRADFORD ... INLAND ST. JOHNS ... GILCHRIST ... INLAND FLAGLER ... NORTHERN COLUMBIA ... COASTAL NASSAU ... COASTAL DUVAL ... EASTERN CLAY ... COASTAL ST. JOHNS ... EASTERN ALACHUA ... EASTERN PUTNAM ... COASTAL FLAGLER ... EASTERN MARION ... SOUTHERN COLUMBIA ... TROUT RIVER ... WESTERN CLAY ... WESTERN ALACHUA ... WESTERN PUTNAM ... CENTRAL MARION ... SOUTH CENTRAL DUVAL ... WESTERN MARION ... WESTERN DUVAL ... BRANTLEY ... INLAND GLYNN ... COASTAL GLYNN ... ECHOLS ... CLINCH ... INLAND CAMDEN ... COASTAL CAMDEN ... NORTHEASTERN CHARLTON ... SOUTHERN WARE ... WESTERN CHARLTON

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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.