Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 17 at 7:31AM EDT until August 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 4:31am
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 12:45pm
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 112 to 115 possible.
* WHERE...In Georgia, Inland Bryan, Inland Chatham, and Inland
Liberty Counties. In South Carolina, Dorchester and Inland Jasper
Counties.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT
this evening. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning
through Tuesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated showers and thunderstorms during the
afternoon hours could provide some relief in some areas.
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 Bryan; Inland Chatham; Inland Liberty; Dorchester; Inland Jasper
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov