Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 28 at 1:44PM EDT until July 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 10:44am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110. For the
Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
values up to 115 possible.
* 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 Watch, from Wednesday morning through Wednesday
evening.
* 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.
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:
Suwannee; Baker; Inland Nassau; Union; Bradford; Gilchrist; Eastern Hamilton; Coastal Nassau; Coastal Duval; Eastern Clay; Eastern Alachua; Eastern Putnam; Western Hamilton; Trout River; Western Clay; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Western Alachua; Western Putnam; Northern Columbia; South Central Duval; Southeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeastern Columbia; Western Duval; Northern Inland St. Johns; Southwestern Columbia; Southern Inland St. Johns; Western St. Johns; Inland Glynn; Coastal Glynn; Echols; Clinch; Inland Camden; Coastal Camden; Northeastern Charlton; Southern Ware; Western Charlton
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov