Weather Alerts For West Columbia, SC
Heat Advisory
-# HEADLINE -------------------- HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 expected. WHERE Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. WHEN For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM EDT Saturday. IMPACTS Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. ISSUED AT Friday, July 3, 2026 at 1:37 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, Lexington, Lincoln, McCormick, McDuffie, Newberry, Richland, Richmond, Saluda, Southern Lancaster Including the cities of Pageland, Aiken, Murphys Estates, Martinez, Newberry, Red Bank, Batesburg-Leesville, Columbia, Springdale, Van Wyck, Thomson, Johnston, Oak Grove, Winnsboro Mills, Indian Land, Lancaster Mill, Cayce, Seven Oaks, Community of Almond Glen, North Augusta, Lincolnton, Lexington, Lugoff, Andrew Jackson State Park, McCormick, Lancaster, Saluda, West Columbia, Edgefield, Clarks Hill, Carolina Commons Shopping Center, Augusta, Evans, Cheraw, Winnsboro, Ridge Spring, Camden, and Elgin
