Active Alerts Elpino, GA

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofthe sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors.Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Whenpossible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning orevening.Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks inshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heatshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is anemergency! Call 9 1 1.

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.* WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Big Bend and PanhandleFlorida, and south central and southwest Georgia.* WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning to 7 PM CDT /8 PMEDT/ this evening.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heatillnesses.