Issued: Wed Jul 1 | 2:05 AM
In effect for: Fannin; Gilmer; Pickens; Cherokee; Paulding; Cobb; North Fulton; Haralson; Carroll; Douglas; South Fulton
Severe: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
* WHAT…Heat index values up to 106 expected.
* WHERE…Portions of north central and northwest Georgia.
* WHEN…From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
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.
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