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Heat Advisory And Unhealthy Air Alert Again In Force For the Area

Although the heat advisory has been cancelled for a large part of the country, 11 states, including Georgia, are again under a heat advisory Wednesday.

With temperatures expected to reach 96 in  and 97 in  today, a heat advisory is again in force from 11 a.m. until 5 a.m. Thursday morning. The area also remains under a .

According to the advisory issued by the National Weather Center, the heat advisory is for portions of north and central Georgia, including both Walton and Gwinnett counties. The area is expected to have heat indices between 100 and 110 degrees during the day. This produces hazardous conditions for outdoor activities.

A heat advisory means that a period of dangerous heat is expected. Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services spokesman Capt. Tommy Rutledge is advising people to heed the advisory.

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"It is safe to say that firefighters respond to a number of heat related emergencies during the warm summer months. These incidents include people who work outside or participate in outdoor recreational activities," Rutledge said. "Firefighters suggest drinking plenty of cold refreshing water and sport drinks (to replace electrolytes) and limiting the time you spend outside in the hot sun. Take frequent breaks and go inside in the cool air-conditioning whenever possible. People should be sure to dress in light-weight and light-colored clothing when outdoors in the soaring heat. It is also a good practice to check on the elderly to make sure they are doing fine. Portable fans are a good way to keep cool air circulating indoors." 


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