Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 9 at 2:20PM EDT until July 9 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 11:20am
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 113 degrees. For the Heat Advisory,
heat index values up to 110 degrees expected.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Coastal Bryan, Coastal Chatham, Coastal
Liberty, Coastal McIntosh, and Inland Chatham Counties. In South
Carolina, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, and Coastal Jasper Counties.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 7 PM EDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 7 PM EDT Friday.
* 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.
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.
Area Description:
Coastal Bryan; Inland Chatham; Coastal Chatham; Coastal Liberty; Coastal McIntosh; Beaufort; Coastal Colleton; Coastal Jasper
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender: