Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 14 at 12:49PM EDT until August 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 9:49am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot
conditions with heat index values up to 112. For the second Extreme
Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up
to 113 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina.
* WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM
EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Extreme Heat Warning, the highest heat
index values are expected from noon through 5 PM today.
Additionally, isolated showers and thunderstorms during the
afternoon could provide relief in some areas.
Instruction:
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.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Area Description:
Inland Bryan; Coastal Bryan; Inland Chatham; Coastal Chatham; Inland Liberty; Coastal Liberty; Inland McIntosh; Coastal McIntosh; Inland Berkeley; Inland Jasper; Beaufort; Coastal Colleton; Charleston; Coastal Jasper; Tidal Berkeley
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov