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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
105 AM EDT Mon Jul 21 2025


GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115-
116-135>137-211900-
/O.CON.KCAE.HT.Y.0002.250721T1600Z-250722T0000Z/
Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-McCormick-
Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-
Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Northern
Lancaster-Southern Lancaster-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central
Orangeburg-Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Oak Grove, Red Bank, Aiken,
Batesburg-Leesville, North Augusta, Lugoff, Bamberg, Carolina
Commons Shopping Center, Bowman, Bishopville, Manning,
Branchville, St. Matthews, Eutawville, Columbia, Brookdale, West
Columbia, Thomson, Denmark, Van Wyck, Martinez, Lancaster Mill,
Andrew Jackson State Park, Sumter, Orangeburg, Augusta, Elgin,
Cheraw, Holly Hill, Elloree, Winnsboro Mills, Cayce, Murphys
Estates, Winnsboro, Springfield, North, McCormick, Camden,
Pageland, Evans, Lincolnton, Ridge Spring, Williston, Seven Oaks,
Community of Almond Glen, Neeses, Springdale, Johnston, Saluda,
Blackville, Santee, Summerton, Lancaster, Lexington, Newberry,
Clarks Hill, Edgefield, Barnwell, Indian Land, and Waynesboro
105 AM EDT Mon Jul 21 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South 
  Carolina.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car 
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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.

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