Issued: Sat Jul 11 | 2:32 AM
In effect for: Robeson; Bladen; Columbus; Inland Pender; Coastal Pender; Inland New Hanover; Coastal New Hanover; Inland Brunswick; Coastal Brunswick; Marlboro; Darlington; Dillon; Florence; Marion; Williamsburg; Coastal Horry; Inland Georgetown; Coastal Georgetown; Central Horry; Northern Horry
Severe: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
* WHAT…Heat index values up to 108 expected.
* WHERE…Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina.
* WHEN…From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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 or
heat stroke.
Allow outside pets and livestock plenty of fresh drinking water and a
well ventilated and shaded location.
