Excessive Heat Watch until 08:00PM Wednesday
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values between 105 and 109 degrees. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat indices around 110 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast and southeast Georgia.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
* AFFECTED AREAS: JACKSON ... MADISON ... BARROW ... CLARKE ... OCONEE ... OGLETHORPE ... WILKES ... ROCKDALE ... WALTON ... NEWTON ... MORGAN ... GREENE ... TALIAFERRO ... BUTTS ... JASPER ... PUTNAM ... HANCOCK ... WARREN ... MONROE ... JONES ... BALDWIN ... WASHINGTON ... GLASCOCK ... JEFFERSON ... CRAWFORD ... BIBB ... TWIGGS ... WILKINSON ... JOHNSON ... EMANUEL ... PEACH ... HOUSTON ... BLECKLEY ... LAURENS ... TREUTLEN ... DOOLY ... CRISP ... PULASKI ... WILCOX ... DODGE ... TELFAIR ... WHEELER ... MONTGOMERY ... TOOMBS
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to 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. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Address/Location
Morgan County 911/Communications
1380 Monticello Rd
Madison, GA 30650
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 706-342-9560
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP MORGANCOUNTY followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Excessive Heat Watch