Clarendon County, SC
Alerts
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In effect from Friday 06/12 11:00 AM EDT – Friday 06/12 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Columbia SC
What
Heat index values up to 108 expected.
Where
Chesterfield, Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee, Northern Lancaster, Southern Lancaster, and Sumter Counties.
When
From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
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 sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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.
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.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Areas Impacted
- Chesterfield
- Kershaw
- Lee
- Sumter
- Clarendon
- Northern Lancaster
- Southern Lancaster
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.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
A Heat Advisory is in effect Today
Created by the NWS Columbia WFO
A Heat Advisory is in effect today across the eastern and northern Midlands. It is in effect beginning at 11a and ending at 8p. Impactful heat index values of 105F-108F are expect. Please take appropriate action to avoid heat related illness!
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
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