Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and southeast Georgia.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures Tuesday night will provide limited relief, with temperatures and heat index values rapidly rising again Wednesday.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MORGAN ... GREENE ... TALIAFERRO ... JASPER ... PUTNAM ... HANCOCK ... WARREN ... JONES ... BALDWIN ... WASHINGTON ... GLASCOCK ... JEFFERSON ... BIBB ... TWIGGS ... WILKINSON ... JOHNSON ... EMANUEL ... BLECKLEY ... LAURENS ... TREUTLEN ... 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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.