Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 17 at 1:40PM EDT until August 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 10:40am
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
values up to 115 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida and south
central and southwest Georgia.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this
evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/
to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ 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.
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.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
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.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description:
Central Walton; Holmes; Washington; Jackson; Inland Jefferson; Madison; Inland Taylor; Lafayette; Inland Dixie; Coastal Taylor; Coastal Dixie; Seminole; Decatur; Grady; Thomas; Brooks; Lowndes
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov