Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Tuesday 
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* AFFECTED AREAS: COASTAL BRYAN ... INLAND CHATHAM ... COASTAL CHATHAM ... COASTAL LIBERTY ... COASTAL MCINTOSH ... INLAND COLLETON ... DORCHESTER ... INLAND BERKELEY ... INLAND JASPER ... BEAUFORT ... COASTAL COLLETON ... CHARLESTON ... COASTAL JASPER ... TIDAL BERKELEY
Instructions:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Address/Location
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
2001 Duke St
Beaufort, SC 29902
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 843-255-3200
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
