Heat Advisory 5, NWS Atlanta, GA

Issued

Aug 1, 2021, 3:29 AM EDT (07:29 UTC)

In effect from

Aug 1, 2021, 11:00 AM EDT

Expired

Aug 1, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT

In force

9 hr

Issued by

NWS Atlanta, GA

Counties Bibb County, GA, Bleckley County, GA, Crisp County, GA, Dodge County, GA, Dooly County, GA, Emanuel County, GA, Houston County, GA, Jefferson County, GA, Johnson County, GA, Laurens County, GA, Montgomery County, GA, Pulaski County, GA, Telfair County, GA, Toombs County, GA, Treutlen County, GA, Twiggs County, GA, Washington County, GA, Wheeler County, GA, Wilcox County, GA, Wilkinson County, GA

The Robins AFB radar (KJGX), 41 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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432 
WWUS72 KFFC 010729
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
329 AM EDT Sun Aug 1 2021

GAZ074-076-082>086-095>098-105>113-011600-
/O.NEW.KFFC.HT.Y.0005.210801T1500Z-210802T0000Z/
Washington-Jefferson-Bibb-Twiggs-Wilkinson-Johnson-Emanuel-
Houston-Bleckley-Laurens-Treutlen-Dooly-Crisp-Pulaski-Wilcox-
Dodge-Telfair-Wheeler-Montgomery-Toombs-
Including the cities of Macon, Swainsboro, Warner Robins, Dublin,
Cordele, and Vidalia
329 AM EDT Sun Aug 1 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and southeast 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

328 
WWUS72 KFFC 011530
NPWFFC

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1130 AM EDT Sun Aug 1 2021

GAZ074-076-082>086-095>098-105>113-020000-
/O.CON.KFFC.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210802T0000Z/
Washington-Jefferson-Bibb-Twiggs-Wilkinson-Johnson-Emanuel-
Houston-Bleckley-Laurens-Treutlen-Dooly-Crisp-Pulaski-Wilcox-
Dodge-Telfair-Wheeler-Montgomery-Toombs-
Including the cities of Macon, Swainsboro, Warner Robins, Dublin,
Cordele, and Vidalia
1130 AM EDT Sun Aug 1 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and southeast 
  Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

&&

$$

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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.