Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 13 at 1:23PM EDT until August 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 13, 2026 - 10:23am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 5:00am
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.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this
evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ to
8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Friday.
* 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:
Inland Bay; Calhoun; Inland Gulf; Inland Franklin; Gadsden; Leon; Inland Jefferson; Inland Wakulla; 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