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.
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 Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 107. For the Heat Advisory, heat
index values up to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
southeast Georgia.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT
Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high
humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures Tuesday night will
provide limited relief, with temperatures and heat index values
rapidly rising again Wednesday.