Active Alerts Barnett Camp, FL
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay outof the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors.Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Whenpossible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning orevening.Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing whenpossible.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaksin shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome byheat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat strokeis an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.* WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida and southcentral Georgia.* WHEN...From 11 AM CDT /noon EDT/ this morning to 6 PM CDT /7PM EDT/ this evening.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heatillnesses.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax andfloat. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in adirection following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face theshore and call or wave for help.
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.* WHERE...Bay County Beaches.* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers awayfrom shore into deeper water.
