Williamsburg County, SC
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 07/28 12:00 PM EDT – Tuesday 07/28 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Wilmington NC
What
Heat index values up to 107 expected.
Where
Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina.
When
From noon to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
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.
Areas Impacted
- Columbus
- Inland New Hanover
- Coastal New Hanover
- Inland Brunswick
- Coastal Brunswick
- Marlboro
- Darlington
- Dillon
- Florence
- Marion
- Williamsburg
- Coastal Horry
- Inland Georgetown
- Coastal Georgetown
- Central Horry
- Northern Horry
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 Few Storms Possible This Afternoon
Created by the NWS Wilmington, NC WFO
Near-normal temperatures expected today. A few storms are possible this afternoon, mainly east of I-95.
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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