Beaufort, SC Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest heat index values are expected
from noon through 5 PM Saturday. Additionally, isolated showers and
thunderstorms during the afternoon could provide relief in some
areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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