Expires:202507211900;Remove:202507211900;807810 WWUS72 KCAE 210505 NPWCAE 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. && $$ BC