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Morgan County 911/Communications
Saturday August 12th, 2023 :: 02:45 p.m. EDT

Alert

Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Sunday

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast and west central Georgia.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Monday morning through Monday 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: HALL ... BANKS ... JACKSON ... MADISON ... NORTH FULTON ... GWINNETT ... BARROW ... CLARKE ... OCONEE ... OGLETHORPE ... SOUTH FULTON ... DEKALB ... ROCKDALE ... WALTON ... NEWTON ... HEARD ... COWETA ... FAYETTE ... CLAYTON ... SPALDING ... HENRY ... TROUP ... MERIWETHER ... PIKE

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

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Heat Advisory

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