Extreme Heat Warning for Southeast Georgia and South Carolina

Source: NOAA · Southeast Georgia and Southeast South Carolina

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NWS Charleston SC issued an Extreme Heat Warning for portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina with heat index values up to 113.

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Record type
Extreme Heat Warning
Affected area
Southeast Georgia and Southeast South Carolina
Issued
August 14, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Charleston SC

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Alert Details

Extreme Heat Warning issued by NWS Charleston SC. First warning in effect until 8 PM EDT August 14. Second warning in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT August 15.

Affected Areas

Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina including 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, and Tidal Berkeley.

What You Should Do

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.

Expected Conditions

Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112 for the first warning and up to 113 for the second warning. Highest heat index values expected from noon through 5 PM.

Timeline

First warning effective until 8 PM EDT August 14. Second warning effective from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT August 15.

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NWS Charleston SC issued an Extreme Heat Warning for portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina with heat index values up to 113.
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This alert affects Southeast Georgia and Southeast South Carolina. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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