Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 14 at 7:35PM EDT until August 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 4:35pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina.
* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest heat index values are expected
from noon through 5 PM Saturday. 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.
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