Heat Advisory until 10:00PM Tuesday
* WHAT...Heat index values 105 to 108 expected.
* WHERE...Much of north and central Georgia mainly over areas south of a LaGrange to Athens line.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 10 PM EDT both Today and Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
* AFFECTED AREAS: MADISON ... CLARKE ... OCONEE ... OGLETHORPE ... WILKES ... ROCKDALE ... WALTON ... NEWTON ... MORGAN ... GREENE ... TALIAFERRO ... HEARD ... COWETA ... FAYETTE ... CLAYTON ... SPALDING ... HENRY ... BUTTS ... JASPER ... PUTNAM ... HANCOCK ... WARREN ... TROUP ... MERIWETHER ... PIKE ... UPSON ... LAMAR ... MONROE ... JONES ... BALDWIN ... WASHINGTON ... GLASCOCK ... JEFFERSON ... HARRIS ... TALBOT ... TAYLOR ... CRAWFORD ... BIBB ... TWIGGS ... WILKINSON ... JOHNSON ... EMANUEL ... MUSCOGEE ... CHATTAHOOCHEE ... MARION ... SCHLEY ... MACON ... PEACH ... HOUSTON ... BLECKLEY ... LAURENS ... TREUTLEN ... STEWART ... WEBSTER ... SUMTER ... DOOLY ... CRISP ... PULASKI ... WILCOX ... DODGE ... TELFAIR ... WHEELER ... MONTGOMERY ... TOOMBS
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
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:
- 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