Charleston, SC – A heat advisory remains in effect for much of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina, as the region faces sweltering temperatures and high humidity.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, the advisory is set to last until 8 p.m. Tuesday, with heat index values expected to reach up to 108 degrees. Impacted areas include both coastal and inland counties such as Bryan, Chatham, Liberty, McIntosh, Jasper, Beaufort, and several cities including Savannah, Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, Statesboro, Hinesville, and others.
The agency warns that the combination of hot temperatures and high humidity could lead to heat illnesses. Residents are urged to drink plenty of fluids, remain in air-conditioned spaces, avoid prolonged sun exposure, and check on vulnerable neighbors and family members. The advisory specifically encourages wearing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening hours.
The National Weather Service highlights that signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke should not be ignored. Prompt action should be taken if symptoms appear, such as dizziness, confusion, excessive sweating, or fainting.
For the latest updates, residents can follow official channels and local media outlets. The heat advisory is part of a broader pattern of high temperatures affecting the southeast this week, with little relief expected until later in the week.
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