Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 16 at 12:03PM EDT until August 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 9:03am
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 111. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
values up to 115 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida.
* 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/ Monday.
* 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.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description:
Inland Bay; Calhoun; Inland Gulf; Inland Franklin; Gadsden; Leon; Inland Wakulla; South Walton; Coastal Bay; Coastal Gulf; Coastal Franklin; Coastal Jefferson; Coastal Wakulla; Northern Liberty; Southern Liberty
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov