33°27'N / 82°11'W / Altitude 149 m / 09:29 2026/07/28, America/New_York (UTC-4)
From: 2026/07/28, 12:00
To: 2026/07/28, 14:00
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Columbia,Columbia
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 and
heat stroke.
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.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
NWS Columbia SC
2026/07/28, 01:39