HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON
TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east
central, north central,northeast,
northwest and west central Georgia.
* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT
this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.
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Paulding-Cobb-North Fulton-Gwinnett-Barrow-Clarke-Oconee-Haralson-
Carroll-Douglas-South Fulton-DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-Newton-Morgan-
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Including the cities of Calhoun, Rome, Cartersville, Gainesville,
Marietta, Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Athens, Carrollton,
Douglasville, East Point, Decatur, Conyers, Covington, Newnan,
Peachtree City, Griffin, Milledgeville, Macon, Columbus,
Warner Robins, Dublin, Lumpkin, Americus, and Cordele
