Heat advisory in effect with risk of severe storms


Audio|Source: Asheville Area NOAA Weather Radio WXL56
03:44
Transcript:
The yearly total since July 1st is 0, which is normal. There were 18 cooling degree days yesterday, which is 8 above normal. This brings the monthly total to 347, which is 77 above normal. The yearly total since January 1st is 744, which is 171 above normal. The normal high temperature for today is 85 degrees, and the normal low is 65. The record high for today is 98, which occurred in 195, and the record low is 53, which occurred in 1895. Sunrise today is at 6.36 a.m. and sunset is at 8.37 p.m. Now here is the hazardous weather outlook for northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and upstate South Carolina. For today and tonight, isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across the area this afternoon and evening. An isolated severe storm or two cannot be ruled out, with the main threat being damaging wind gusts. Some storms may also produce small hail and locally heavy rainfall. And now the extended outlook for the period Tuesday through Sunday. Heat index values between 100 and 109 degrees are likely on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons across the peatmont and foothills of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia. These are the 4 a.m. Eastern Daylight time observations on Monday, July 28th. At the Asheville Airport, it was partly cloudy. The temperature was 75 degrees, but 2.70, and the relative humidity 84%. The wind was calm. The pressure was 30.18 inches and falling. Elsewhere in North Carolina, it was partly cloudy, with a temperature of 76 at Hickory, 70 at Boone. 80 at Charlotte, and 78 at Greensboro. In South Carolina and Georgia, it was clear, with a temperature of 78 at Greenville, Spartanburg, and 80 at Athens. It was partly cloudy, with a temperature of 83 at Charleston, and 79 at Atlanta. In Tennessee and Virginia, it was clear, with a temperature of 78 at Knoxville, 79 at Chattanooga, and 74 at Roanoke. At Bristol, it was cloudy, with a temperature of 71. Once again at 4 a.m., at the Asheville Airport, it was 75 degrees and partly cloudy. Heat advisory remains in effect permanent today to 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight time this evening. Heat advisory in effect from 11 a.m. to 8.m. Eastern Daylight time Tuesday. Heat advisory will expire at 2 a.m. Eastern Daylight time early this morning. What? For the first Heat advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected. For the second heat advisory, heat index values up to 108 expected. Where, portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North Carolina, and upstate South Carolina. When, for the first heat advisory, from noon today to 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight time this evening. For the second heat advisory, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight time Tuesday. In fact, hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommend scheduling frequent rest breaks and shaded or air-condition environments. Anyone overcome my heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency. Call 911. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Drink plenty of fluids. Stay in an air-conditioned room. Stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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