114F Heat Advisory Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southern Georgia 7/31

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NWS Warns of Extreme Heat with Heat Index Values Up to 114°F

Tallahassee, FL – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Heat Advisory for southeast Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and southern Georgia. The advisory, effective from 10 AM CDT (11 AM EDT) to 7 PM CDT (8 PM EDT) today, alerts residents to dangerous heat conditions, with heat index values expected to reach up to 114°F.

Areas Affected and Expected Conditions

The Heat Advisory covers a wide area including Coffee, Dale, Henry, Geneva, Houston, North and Central Walton, Holmes, Washington, Jackson, Inland and Coastal Bay, Calhoun, Inland and Coastal Gulf, Franklin, Gadsden, Leon, Jefferson, Madison, Liberty, Wakulla, Taylor, Lafayette, Dixie, Quitman, Clay, Randolph, Calhoun, Terrell, Dougherty, Lee, Worth, Turner, Tift, Ben Hill, Irwin, Early, Miller, Baker, Mitchell, Colquitt, Cook, Berrien, Seminole, Decatur, Grady, Thomas, Brooks, Lowndes, and Lanier counties.

Residents in these areas are advised to take precautions against the extreme heat, which poses significant health risks, particularly heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Safety Recommendations

The NWS urges people to:

• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.
• Stay cool by remaining in air-conditioned spaces and avoiding direct sunlight.
• Check on vulnerable individuals, such as the elderly, children, and those with chronic health conditions.

Outdoor activities should be limited, and strenuous work or exercise should be rescheduled to the early morning or evening when temperatures are lower. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends taking frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments to prevent heat-related illnesses.

Signs of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, and headaches. In cases of heat stroke, characterized by a high body temperature, confusion, or unconsciousness, immediate medical attention is required. Call 911 if you suspect someone is experiencing heat stroke.

For more information, visit the NWS website or follow local weather updates.