Extreme Heat Warning issued August 16 at 2:11PM EDT until August 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

  • WHAT...Heat index values of 108 to 111 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon could provide relief in some areas.

What to do: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Issued by NWS Charleston SC; in effect until Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:15:00 GMT.

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA). Factual summary of a public release; not financial advice.

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