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Heat Advisory

Issued at Thu 7:58 PM Aug. 13

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

What: Heat index values up to 106 expected.
Where: Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina.
When: From noon to 8 PM EDT Friday.
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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.