Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 1 at 12:55PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 9:55am
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107. For the
Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
values up to 110 possible.
* WHERE...Bartow, Chattooga, Floyd, Gordon, Murray, Polk, and
Whitfield Counties.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the
Extreme Heat Watch, from Thursday afternoon through Thursday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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.
Area Description:
Whitfield; Murray; Chattooga; Gordon; Floyd; Bartow; Polk
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
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