Weather Alerts For Swansea, SC

# HEADLINE -------------------- HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Heat index values up to 106 expected. WHERE Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. WHEN Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. ISSUED AT Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 12:24 PM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Columbia SC HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Fairfield, Northern Lancaster, Aiken, Chesterfield, Columbia, Edgefield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Lincoln, McCormick, McDuffie, Newberry, Richland, Richmond, Saluda, Southern Lancaster Including the cities of Clarks Hill, Oak Grove, Batesburg-Leesville, Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Winnsboro, Winnsboro Mills, Columbia, Murphys Estates, West Columbia, Lincolnton, Lexington, Red Bank, Van Wyck, Evans, Community of Almond Glen, Lancaster, Indian Land, Pageland, Martinez, Cheraw, McCormick, Aiken, Lancaster Mill, Thomson, Lugoff, Bishopville, Camden, Ridge Spring, Saluda, North Augusta, Cayce, Edgefield, Elgin, Springdale, Andrew Jackson State Park, Newberry, Johnston, Augusta, and Seven Oaks