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Beaufort County Swelters Under Extreme Heat Watch

13 Aug

Summary

Beaufort County faces an extreme heat watch with temperatures nearing 100°F.
Heat index values may reach 116°F, posing a significant health risk.
The National Weather Service warns of reduced overnight cooling and infrastructure strain.

Beaufort County is currently experiencing an extreme heat watch, with forecasts indicating temperatures will approach 100 degrees Fahrenheit throughout Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The National Weather Service (NWS) Charleston Branch has issued advisories, noting that heat index values could climb to a perilous 116 degrees by the weekend.

These conditions, well above the threshold for heat-related illnesses, have prompted the NWS to place most of Beaufort County under its highest risk level, 'extreme,' from Thursday to Saturday. The intense heat is expected to hinder overnight cooling and critically affect individuals without access to cooling or hydration, as well as strain infrastructure.

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