Heat Advisory for Holmes, Washington, Jackson and Other Areas Until 6 PM EDT Today
The National Weather Service warns of heat illnesses as heat index values reach 109 from noon to 6 PM EDT today for parts of Florida and Georgia.
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Sep 7, 2026, 2:25 a.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory for Holmes, Washington, Jackson Through 6 PM EDT
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Heat Advisory for September 7, 2026, from noon EDT (11 AM CDT) to 6 PM EDT (5 PM CDT). The advisory covers portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida and southwest Georgia, including 12 zones: Holmes, Washington, Jackson, Inland Bay, Calhoun, Inland Gulf, Gadsden, Coastal Bay, Northern Liberty, Southern Liberty, Seminole, and Decatur counties.
Heat index values up to 109 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The NWS advises drinking plenty of fluids, staying in an air-conditioned room, staying out of the sun, and checking on relatives and neighbors. When outdoors, wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and take action if symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke appear.
The advisory expires at 6 PM EDT (5 PM CDT) this evening.
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