Moderate

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Most of northeast Georgia, the Charlotte Metro Area, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Most of northeast Georgia, the Charlotte Metro Area, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of

At 154 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles southeast of Fort Drum, moving west at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Fort Drum and Country Hills Estates. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Seek

At 154 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Rutherfordton, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Ellenboro, Bostic, Casar, Thermal City, Glenwood, Sunshine, and Union Mills.

At 155 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Fort Valley. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include... Fort Valley, Roberta, Marshallville, Saint Louis, Nakomis, Lee Pope, and Horns.

At 157 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Glen to near Chesapeake. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Summersville, Fayetteville, Oak Hill, Montgomery, Ansted, Cedar

At 158 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Yadkinville, or near Lone Hickory, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Mocksville, Bermuda Run, Cooleemee, Harmony, Fork Church, Advance, Sheffield, Union Grove, Farmington, and Woodleaf.

At 1230 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Huguley, or near Valley. These storms were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Valley, Lanett, Lafayette, La Fayette, Waverly, Lakeview, Cusseta, Chambers County Lake, Huguley, Fairfax, River View, Sturkie, Oak

At 130 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Taylor, or 23 miles north of Raiford, moving east at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Baker and south central Charlton Counties. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 113. * WHERE...Central and Southern Franklin County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses are possible especially impacting those not acclimated to the conditions or those performing strenuous activities. 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.