Headline:
Heat Advisory issued September 6 at 2:12AM EDT until September 6 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 11:12pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...Ben Hill, Berrien, Cook, Irwin, Tift, Turner, Worth,
Dougherty, Lee, and Terrell Counties.
* WHEN...From noon today to 6 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...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.
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:
Terrell; Dougherty; Lee; Worth; Turner; Tift; Ben Hill; Irwin; Cook; Berrien
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov