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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
140 PM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025

GAZ063>065-077-SCZ022-027>031-035-037-038-041-135>137-010000-
/O.NEW.KCAE.HT.Y.0006.250731T1740Z-250801T0000Z/
McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Kershaw-Lexington-Richland-Lee-
Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Northwestern
Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg-Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Williston, North, Neeses, Bamberg,
Augusta, Thomson, Red Bank, Oak Grove, St. Matthews, Bowman,
Batesburg-Leesville, Columbia, Evans, Springfield, West Columbia,
Martinez, Elloree, Orangeburg, Brookdale, Branchville, Aiken,
Holly Hill, Seven Oaks, Santee, Eutawville, Lugoff, Barnwell,
North Augusta, Camden, Lexington, Summerton, Bishopville,
Manning, Blackville, Waynesboro, Elgin, Sumter, Cayce, and
Denmark
140 PM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Maximum Heat index values between 108 and 110F.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...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.

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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DH