Headline:
Extreme Heat Watch issued August 13 at 2:27AM EDT until August 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Extreme Heat Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 12, 2026 - 11:27pm
Expires:
August 13, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112 expected.
For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat
index values up to 116 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of the Big Bend and Panhandle of Florida.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ today to 8
PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from
Friday afternoon through Friday 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.
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.
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