802 WWUS72 KCHS 141649 NPWCHS URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Charleston SC 1249 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026 GAZ216>219-238>241-SCZ045-147>152-150100- /O.UPG.KCHS.XH.A.0004.260815T1500Z-260816T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KCHS.XH.W.0006.260815T1500Z-260816T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.XH.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260815T0000Z/ Inland Bryan-Coastal Bryan-Inland Chatham-Coastal Chatham-Inland Liberty-Coastal Liberty-Inland McIntosh-Coastal McIntosh-Inland Berkeley-Inland Jasper-Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Charleston- Coastal Jasper-Tidal Berkeley- Including the cities of Daniel Island, Jasper, Goose Creek, Townsend, Charleston, Ridgeland, Richmond Hill, Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Pooler, Fort Stewart, Tybee Island, Edisto Beach, Fort Mcallister, Darien, Mount Pleasant, Chelsea, Savannah, Hinesville, Wilmington Island, Oak Level, Moncks Corner, Garden City, North Charleston, Levy, and Pembroke 1249 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026 ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Extreme Heat Warning, the highest heat index values are expected from noon through 5 PM today. Additionally, isolated showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon could provide relief in some areas. 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. && $$ GAZ087-088-099>101-114-115-137-SCZ040-042>044-150100- /O.NEW.KCHS.HT.Y.0022.260815T1500Z-260816T0000Z/ /O.CON.KCHS.HT.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260815T0000Z/ Jenkins-Screven-Candler-Bulloch-Effingham-Tattnall-Evans-Long- Allendale-Hampton-Inland Colleton-Dorchester- Including the cities of Millen, Ludowici, Allendale, Yemassee, Claxton, Summerville, Hampton, Rincon, Springfield, Reidsville, Sylvania, Walterboro, Statesboro, Metter, and Saint George 1249 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values 108 to 111 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest heat index values are expected from noon through 4 PM Today and Saturday. Additionally, isolated showers and thunderstorms each afternoon may provide relief in some areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. && $$