Headline:
Heat Advisory issued September 4 at 12:47PM EDT until September 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 9:47am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For today's Heat Advisory, heat index values around 108. For
Saturday's Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 possible.
* WHERE...Chesterfield, Northern Lancaster, and Southern Lancaster
Counties.
* WHEN...For today's Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For
Saturday's Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* 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.
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.
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:
Chesterfield; Northern Lancaster; Southern Lancaster
Forcast Office:
NWS Columbia SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov