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.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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.
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109
expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 113 possible.
* WHERE...Atkinson, Coffee, and Jeff Davis Counties.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 7 PM EDT Sunday. For
the Extreme Heat Watch, from Monday afternoon 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.