Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water.

Temperatures in the lower to mid 90s combined with increasing humidity along the inland moving sea breeze will result in a brief period of heat indices warming to 105 to 108 degrees this afternoon. The risk for a brief period of excessive heat will be highest between the beaches of Charleston County and Highway 17. This includes Awendaw, Mount Pleasant, Downtown Charleston, West Ashley, Johns Island, James Island, Wadmalaw Island, Yonges Meggett, Hollywood, Ravenel and Adams Run