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Home Return to list Heat Advisory 0007 Issued by the Columbia Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-13 00:33:39 334 WWUS72 KCAE 130533 NPWCAE URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 133 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026 GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115- 116-135>137-131900- /O.NEW.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 Santee, Lancaster Mill, Columbia, North, North Augusta, Van Wyck, Williston, Branchville, Saluda, Community of Almond Glen, Springdale, Neeses, Waynesboro, Lincolnton, Red Bank, Springfield, Johnston, Blackville, Newberry, Bowman, McCormick, Murphys Estates, Lexington, Martinez, Aiken, Winnsboro Mills, Thomson, Seven Oaks, Ridge Spring, Clarks Hill, Eutawville, Summerton, Pageland, Batesburg-Leesville, Cayce, Oak Grove, Orangeburg, Camden, Augusta, Carolina Commons Shopping Center, St. Matthews, Elgin, West Columbia, Holly Hill, Cheraw, Lugoff, Andrew Jackson State Park, Evans, Sumter, Brookdale, Indian Land, Bamberg, Denmark, Winnsboro, Elloree, Edgefield, Lancaster, Manning, Bishopville, and Barnwell 133 AM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 108F expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. 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. && $$ DH Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-13 09:26:43 023 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 Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-08-13 11:45:17 573 WWUS72 KCAE 131645 NPWCAE URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 1245 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026 GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115- 116-135>137-150000- /O.EXT.KCAE.HT.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260815T0000Z/ 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 1245 PM EDT Thu Aug 13 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 110. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ CJR Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-14 05:41:06 345 WWUS72 KCAE 141040 NPWCAE URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 640 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026 GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115- 116-135>137-150000- /O.CON.KCAE.HT.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260815T0000Z/ 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 Lancaster Mill, Waynesboro, Seven Oaks, Oak Grove, Murphys Estates, Andrew Jackson State Park, North, Orangeburg, Winnsboro, North Augusta, Johnston, West Columbia, Summerton, Bamberg, Brookdale, Elgin, Santee, Williston, Lugoff, Edgefield, Holly Hill, St. Matthews, Barnwell, Denmark, Community of Almond Glen, Branchville, Bowman, Cheraw, Manning, Blackville, Indian Land, Neeses, Martinez, Eutawville, Camden, Lancaster, Evans, Lincolnton, Thomson, Augusta, Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Pageland, Winnsboro Mills, Cayce, Red Bank, Clarks Hill, Newberry, Elloree, Bishopville, Aiken, Van Wyck, Springdale, Batesburg-Leesville, Columbia, Saluda, Sumter, Springfield, Ridge Spring, Lexington, and McCormick 640 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 110. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ MEG Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-08-14 14:29:22 275 WWUS72 KCAE 141929 NPWCAE URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 329 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026 GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115- 116-135>137-160000- /O.EXT.KCAE.HT.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260816T0000Z/ 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 Springfield, Winnsboro Mills, Neeses, Springdale, Branchville, Aiken, Edgefield, McCormick, North Augusta, St. Matthews, Brookdale, Bowman, Clarks Hill, Saluda, Red Bank, Waynesboro, Johnston, Cayce, Lancaster Mill, Eutawville, Williston, Lincolnton, Elloree, Denmark, West Columbia, Batesburg-Leesville, Martinez, Columbia, Winnsboro, Elgin, Cheraw, Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Camden, Lugoff, Oak Grove, Summerton, North, Augusta, Newberry, Manning, Orangeburg, Barnwell, Bamberg, Pageland, Sumter, Andrew Jackson State Park, Lexington, Community of Almond Glen, Lancaster, Bishopville, Ridge Spring, Santee, Blackville, Evans, Van Wyck, Murphys Estates, Indian Land, Thomson, Seven Oaks, and Holly Hill 329 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Multiple days with Heat Index values from 105 to 110. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms on Saturday may hamper heating but pockets of Heat Index values up to 110 will still be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ CJR Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-15 10:29:18 202 WWUS72 KCAE 151529 NPWCAE URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 1129 AM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026 GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115- 116-135>137-152330- /O.CON.KCAE.HT.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260816T0000Z/ 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 Manning, Lancaster Mill, Lincolnton, Newberry, Winnsboro Mills, Aiken, Bamberg, Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Holly Hill, Sumter, Van Wyck, Columbia, Bowman, Augusta, Pageland, McCormick, Camden, Murphys Estates, Branchville, Indian Land, Cayce, Eutawville, Springdale, Waynesboro, Brookdale, Martinez, Red Bank, North Augusta, Seven Oaks, Andrew Jackson State Park, Johnston, Thomson, Williston, Lancaster, Evans, Oak Grove, North, Lugoff, Blackville, Edgefield, Ridge Spring, Barnwell, Springfield, Community of Almond Glen, Batesburg-Leesville, Cheraw, Elgin, Bishopville, Winnsboro, Denmark, Saluda, St. Matthews, Summerton, Neeses, Lexington, Santee, Elloree, Orangeburg, West Columbia, and Clarks Hill 1129 AM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Multiple days with Heat Index values from 105 to 110. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ BC Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-08-15 11:40:20 788 WWUS72 KCAE 151639 NPWCAE URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 1239 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026 GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115- 116-135>137-160800- /O.EXT.KCAE.HT.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260817T0000Z/ 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 Manning, Lancaster Mill, Lincolnton, Newberry, Winnsboro Mills, Aiken, Bamberg, Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Holly Hill, Sumter, Van Wyck, Columbia, Bowman, Augusta, Pageland, McCormick, Camden, Murphys Estates, Branchville, Indian Land, Cayce, Eutawville, Springdale, Waynesboro, Brookdale, Martinez, Red Bank, North Augusta, Seven Oaks, Andrew Jackson State Park, Johnston, Thomson, Williston, Lancaster, Evans, Oak Grove, North, Lugoff, Blackville, Edgefield, Ridge Spring, Barnwell, Springfield, Community of Almond Glen, Batesburg-Leesville, Cheraw, Elgin, Bishopville, Winnsboro, Denmark, Saluda, St. Matthews, Summerton, Neeses, Lexington, Santee, Elloree, Orangeburg, West Columbia, and Clarks Hill 1239 PM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with Heat Index values from 105 to 110 continue. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ BC Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-16 10:49:45 615 WWUS72 KCAE 161549 NPWCAE URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Columbia SC 1149 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026 GAZ040-063>065-077-SCZ016-018-020>022-025>031-035-037-038-041-115- 116-135>137-170000- /O.CON.KCAE.HT.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260817T0000Z/ 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 Pageland, Elloree, Waynesboro, Manning, North, Summerton, Eutawville, Newberry, Red Bank, Sumter, Lancaster Mill, Van Wyck, Santee, Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Lancaster, Evans, Augusta, Blackville, Bamberg, Springfield, Springdale, Bowman, McCormick, Johnston, Saluda, Murphys Estates, Cayce, Lexington, Community of Almond Glen, Martinez, Winnsboro Mills, Elgin, North Augusta, West Columbia, Orangeburg, Barnwell, St. Matthews, Aiken, Neeses, Thomson, Branchville, Andrew Jackson State Park, Williston, Ridge Spring, Columbia, Clarks Hill, Indian Land, Bishopville, Cheraw, Batesburg-Leesville, Holly Hill, Edgefield, Lugoff, Seven Oaks, Lincolnton, Denmark, Oak Grove, Brookdale, Camden, and Winnsboro 1149 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 to 110. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ CRL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||