Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Sunday 
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Elbert County. In North Carolina, Gaston, Mecklenburg and Union NC Counties. In South Carolina, York, Abbeville, Laurens, Union SC, Chester and Greenwood Counties.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High heat index values will occur again on Monday. Additional heat advisories may be necessary.
* AFFECTED AREAS: ELBERT ... GASTON ... MECKLENBURG ... UNION ... YORK ... ABBEVILLE ... LAURENS ... UNION ... CHESTER ... GREENWOOD
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.
Address/Location
City of Bessemer City
132 W Virginia Ave
Bessemer City, NC 28016
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 704-629-5542