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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
107 AM EDT Sun Jul 27 2025


GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115-
116-135>137-271800-
/O.CON.KCAE.HT.Y.0004.250727T1400Z-250728T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCAE.XH.A.0001.250728T1400Z-250729T0000Z/
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 McCormick, Waynesboro, Community of
Almond Glen, Santee, St. Matthews, Newberry, Winnsboro Mills,
Thomson, Bamberg, Bishopville, Evans, Carolina Commons Shopping
Center, Eutawville, Ridge Spring, West Columbia, Indian Land, Red
Bank, Murphys Estates, Clarks Hill, Williston, Pageland, North
Augusta, Andrew Jackson State Park, Neeses, Elloree, Camden,
Lincolnton, Edgefield, Manning, Van Wyck, Aiken, Holly Hill,
Lugoff, Cayce, Barnwell, Branchville, Sumter, Brookdale,
Blackville, Cheraw, Springdale, Saluda, Oak Grove, Orangeburg,
Seven Oaks, Lexington, Augusta, Springfield, North, Denmark,
Bowman, Columbia, Summerton, Batesburg-Leesville, Lancaster,
Lancaster Mill, Winnsboro, Elgin, Martinez, and Johnston
107 AM EDT Sun Jul 27 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM 
EDT MONDAY...
...EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH 
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 111 
  expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions 
  with heat index values up to 113 possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 10 AM EDT 
  Monday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Monday morning through 
  Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during 
  extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high 
  humidity may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of 
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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

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.

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.

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