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Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 5:11AM EDT until July 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

...DANGEROUS HEAT INDEX VALUES TODAY... .The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will produce heat index values around 105 degrees this afternoon and early evening across portions of the area. ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * LOCATIONS...Catawba and Lincoln counties in the North Carolina Piedmont. * TIMING...Saturday afternoon and early evening. * IMPACTS...The heat and humidity may cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure. * HEAT INDEX VALUES...Up to 106 due to temperatures in the mid 90s, and dewpoints in the mid 70s.

Counties Affected:
Catawba; Lincoln

Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg (Western North Carolina and Northwest South Carolina)
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Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 2:38AM CDT by NWS Knoxville

...Very Warm and Muggy Conditions Today... ...Scattered Storms this Afternoon and Evening... A very warm and muggy air-mass can be expected Today. The combination of very warm temperatures and high humidity will produce heat indices across the valley from the upper 90s to near 103 degrees this afternoon and early evening. The heat and muggy conditions will result in an increased risk for heat-related illnesses, especially during the afternoon hours. Please take necessary precautions and 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, if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. Besides, the heat scattered mainly afternoon and evening thunderstorms can be expected. Strong gusty winds, heavy rains, and frequent lightning can be expected with the stronger storms. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and other local media for further details or updates.

Counties Affected:
Anderson; Bledsoe; Blount Smoky Mountains; Bradley; Campbell; Claiborne; Cocke Smoky Mountains; East Polk; Grainger; Hamblen; Hamilton; Hancock; Hawkins; Jefferson; Johnson; Knox; Loudon; Marion; McMinn; Meigs; Morgan; NW Blount; North Sevier; Northwest Carter; Northwest Cocke; Northwest Greene; Northwest Monroe; Rhea; Roane; Scott; Sequatchie; Sevier Smoky Mountains; Southeast Carter; Southeast Greene; Southeast Monroe; Sullivan; Unicoi; Union; Washington; West Polk

Issued by: NWS Knoxville (Eastern Tennessee)
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