Værmelding for Lake Columbia D-0549 Dam

Heat Advisory issued August 1 at 1:19PM EDT until August 1 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.* WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central SouthCarolina.* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heatillnesses.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Carinteriors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loosefitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morningor evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion andheat stroke.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks inshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heatshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is anemergency! Call 9 1 1.

National Weather Service