Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 17 at 12:33PM EDT until August 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 9:33am
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values 108 to 112. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
values 110 to 115 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida and southeast
Georgia.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
* 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.
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:
Suwannee; Baker; Inland Nassau; Union; Bradford; Gilchrist; Inland Flagler; Eastern Hamilton; Coastal Nassau; Coastal Duval; Eastern Clay; Eastern Alachua; Eastern Putnam; Coastal Flagler; Eastern Marion; Western Hamilton; Trout River; Western Clay; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Western Alachua; Western Putnam; Central Marion; Northern Columbia; South Central Duval; Southeast Coastal St. Johns; Western Marion; Southeastern Columbia; Western Duval; Northern Inland St. Johns; Southwestern Columbia; Southern Inland St. Johns; Western St. Johns; Echols
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov