Heat Advisory Across North Florida and Panhandle

JACKSONVILLE and TALLAHASSEE, Florida - The National Weather Service in Tallahassee and Jacksonville has issued a heat advisory for counties across northern and northeast Florida. 

Heat index values are expected to reach up to 112°F. 

This advisory affects the Florida Panhandle, Big Bend regions, and portions of northeast and northern Florida.

The advisory is in effect from 11 AM CDT (Noon EDT) until 7 PM CDT (8 PM EDT) today. 

Areas under this advisory include Central Walton, Washington, Inland Bay, Calhoun, Inland Gulf, Inland Franklin, Gadsden, Leon, Inland Jefferson, Madison, Liberty, Inland Wakulla, Inland Taylor, Lafayette, South Walton, Coastal Bay, Coastal Gulf, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Wakulla, Suwannee, Baker, Inland Nassau, Union, Bradford, Inland St. Johns, Gilchrist, Inland Flagler, Eastern Hamilton, Coastal Nassau, Coastal Duval, Eastern Clay, Coastal St. Johns, Eastern Alachua, Eastern Putnam, Coastal Flagler, Eastern Marion, Western Hamilton, Trout River, Western Clay, Western Alachua, Western Putnam, Central Marion, Northern Columbia, South Central Duval, Western Marion, Southeastern Columbia, Western Duval, Southwestern Columbia.

The combination of high temperatures and humidity levels could result in heat-related illnesses. 

Heat Exhaustion versus Heat Stroke 

Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. 

Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.