238 WWUS72 KCAE 131426 NPWCAE URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 1026 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026 GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115-116-135>137-140000- /O.CON.KCAE.HT.Y.0007.260813T1600Z-260814T0000Z/ Lincoln-McDuffie-Columbia-Richmond-Burke-Chesterfield-McCormick- Newberry-Fairfield-Kershaw-Edgefield-Saluda-Lexington-Richland-Lee- Aiken-Sumter-Barnwell-Calhoun-Clarendon-Bamberg-Northern Lancaster- Southern Lancaster-Northwestern Orangeburg-Central Orangeburg- Southeastern Orangeburg- Including the cities of Murphys Estates, Lincolnton, Winnsboro Mills, Edgefield, Lexington, Santee, Johnston, Brookdale, Winnsboro, North, Branchville, Lugoff, Manning, Clarks Hill, Camden, Ridge Spring, Cheraw, Blackville, West Columbia, Elgin, North Augusta, Eutawville, Seven Oaks, Summerton, Denmark, Pageland, Andrew Jackson State Park, St. Matthews, Elloree, Sumter, Bishopville, McCormick, Lancaster Mill, Martinez, Oak Grove, Waynesboro, Columbia, Lancaster, Aiken, Orangeburg, Van Wyck, Bamberg, Red Bank, Indian Land, Evans, Barnwell, Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Holly Hill, Williston, Community of Almond Glen, Springdale, Springfield, Bowman, Newberry, Cayce, Batesburg-Leesville, Neeses, Augusta, Thomson, and Saluda 1026 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values from 105 to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Persistent heat along with lower thunderstorm coverage expected tomorrow may warrant an extension of the Heat Advisory into Friday. 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. 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. 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. && $$ CJR