Scorching heat alert! These counties are under advisory — is your area bracing for the sizzle?

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heat advisory for Cass and Berrien counties in Michigan. This advisory is for Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDT. The heat index is expected to be between 98°F and 102°F. The NWS says these high temperatures and humidity can cause heat-related illnesses, as per the reports.

Wiregrass region under heat advisory too

A Heat Advisory is in effect for all counties in The Wiregrass region today. It covers parts of SE Alabama, SW Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle (east of Okaloosa County), as stated by WDHN report.

In Crenshaw and Covington counties, the advisory lasts till 7 p.m. CT. In Pike and Barbour counties, it continues till 9 p.m. CT, according to the reports.


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How hot will it feel?

The actual temps could go into the upper 90s or even hit 100°F. But the “feels like” temps may reach between 108°F and 113°F. There's still uncertainty about exact temps because of possible rain, as per the WDHN report.

Showers and storms might help cool things down slightly. Rain is more likely between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m., possibly continuing until 7–9 p.m.

Safety tips for everyone by NWS

Stay hydrated

• Drink lots of water and electrolyte drinks throughout the day.
  

Stay cool

• Stay indoors with air-conditioning if possible.
  
• Try to avoid the sun, especially during the hottest hours.
  

If you must go outside

• Wear light and loose clothes to stay cool.
  
• Try to do outdoor work early in the morning or evening.
  
• Take frequent breaks in the shade or air-conditioned spots. (Source: OSHA)
  
• Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
  

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Don’t leave kids or pets in cars

• Never leave children or pets alone in vehicles — it can turn deadly very fast.
  

Check on others

• Check on your family, neighbors, pets, and especially elderly people or little kids.
  

In case of emergency

• If someone shows signs of heat stroke, move them to a cool spot quickly.
  
• Call 911 if there’s a medical emergency.
  

These weather alerts are shared through Advance Local Weather Alerts, a system by United Robots using machine learning to track updates from the National Weather Service, as per the Mlive report.

FAQs

Q1. What counties are under heat advisory in Michigan today?
Cass and Berrien counties in Michigan are under a heat advisory from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. EDT.

Q2. How hot will it feel in the Wiregrass region today?
“Feels like” temperatures in the Wiregrass could reach between 108°F and 113°F.