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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Columbia SC
1212 PM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025

GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ018-022-025>031-035-037-038-041-135>137-020000-
/O.CON.KCAE.HT.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250802T0000Z/
Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-McCormick-Kershaw-
Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-Lee-Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-
Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central
Orangeburg-Southeastern Orangeburg-
Including the cities of Red Bank, Oak Grove, Springfield, Saluda,
Augusta, Lincolnton, Barnwell, Columbia, Lugoff, McCormick,
Camden, Holly Hill, Waynesboro, Brookdale, West Columbia, Cayce,
Sumter, Ridge Spring, St. Matthews, Bamberg, Orangeburg, Evans,
North Augusta, Eutawville, Thomson, Elgin, Blackville, Aiken,
Bowman, Williston, Bishopville, Summerton, Branchville, North,
Martinez, Murphys Estates, Batesburg-Leesville, Denmark, Elloree,
Seven Oaks, Johnston, Clarks Hill, Neeses, Edgefield, Santee,
Lexington, and Manning
1212 PM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025

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

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110.

* 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.

&&

$$

CJR