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National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory for Southeast Georgia

The National Weather Service Jacksonville FL has issued a Heat Advisory for 50 zones in southeast Georgia as high temperatures develop on August 16, 2026.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 15, 2026, 12:12 p.m. ET
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Official statements from the show a is in effect from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM EDT on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Heat index values up to 112 are expected under the , while heat index values up to 113 are noted for the Extreme Heat Warning until 8:00 PM EDT this evening. The developing condition covers zones across Cities named in the weather include Atkinson, Hickox, Glynn Haven, Country Club Estate, Dover Bluff, Waynesville, Woodbine, Tarboro, Dungeness, Sea Island, Nahunta, Raybon, Kingsland, St. Simons, Thalmann, Hoboken, Hortense, Jekyll Island, Waverly, Dock Junction, and Colesburg. According to the , hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, which increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Precautions issued by the weather service direct people to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. Officials warn never to leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles, as car interiors reach lethal temperatures in minutes. Additional guidance includes wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and taking action when seeing symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

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