Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 17 at 1:23PM EDT until August 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 10:23am
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected both this afternoon and
Tuesday afternoon.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South
Carolina.
* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Instruction:
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.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Area Description:
Columbia; Richmond; Burke; Chesterfield; Kershaw; Lexington; Richland; Lee; Aiken; Sumter; Barnwell; Calhoun; Clarendon; Bamberg; Northwestern Orangeburg; Central Orangeburg; Southeastern Orangeburg
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov