Thomas County, GA
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Monday 07/27 11:00 AM EDT – Monday 07/27 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Tallahassee FL
What
Heat index values up to 110 expected.
Where
Portions of southeast Alabama, Big Bend Florida, and south central and southwest Georgia.
When
From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Monday.
Impacts
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
What to Do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. 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.
Areas Impacted
- Geneva
- Houston
- Madison
- Inland Taylor
- Lafayette
- Inland Dixie
- Coastal Taylor
- Coastal Dixie
- Seminole
- Decatur
- Grady
- Thomas
- Brooks
- Lowndes
Tips to Stay Safe
A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe.
- Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls.
- Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
- Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Beach Hazards
Created by the NWS Tallahassee WFO
A high risk of rip currents will affect beaches of Walton, Bay, and Gulf Counties this afternoon through Monday. Beachgoers should stay out of the water when red beach flags are flying. If you do swim, swim near a lifeguard.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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