Heat Advisory until 08:00PM
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* HEAT INDEX VALUES...Up to 105 due to temperatures in the upper 90s, and dewpoints in the lower 70s.
* TIMING...Saturday afternoon through early evening.
* IMPACTS...The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure.
* AFFECTED AREAS: MONROE ... JASPER ... CRAWFORD ... TALBOT ... WARREN ... UPSON ... BIBB ... PUTNAM ... HANCOCK ... WASHINGTON ... WILKINSON ... TWIGGS ... JEFFERSON ... GLASCOCK ... JONES ... BALDWIN ... HARRIS
Instructions:
A Heat Advisory means that a period of dangerous heat is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will create heat index readings of at least 105 degrees and very warm overnight temperatures. drink plenty of fluids...stay in an air-conditioned room and stay out of direct sunshine. Remember...the elderly...very young...and people with heart conditions are most at risk in extreme heat. friends...relatives... and neighbors should check on people who may be at risk.
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