Active AlertsWilkinson

Special Weather Statement

Issued at Sun 4:48 PM Jul. 12

Issued by: National Weather Service

Recommended Action

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central and east central Georgia.

Full details

Heat Advisory

Issued at Sun 2:01 AM Jul. 12

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

What: Heat index values up to 106 expected.
Where: Laurens, Montgomery, Wheeler, Wilkinson, Emanuel, Johnson, Treutlen, Washington, and Toombs Counties.
When: From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Recommended Action

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.