Headline:
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 2:05PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 11:05am
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106.
* WHERE...Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Murray,
Polk, Walker, and Whitfield Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses. Little if any relief during the overnight period as
humidity remains high.
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.
Area Description:
Dade; Walker; Catoosa; Whitfield; Murray; Chattooga; Gordon; Floyd; Bartow; Polk
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov