JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The First Coast's Most Accurate Weather Team is issuing a Weather Impact Alert for Wednesday, Aug. 14 for Northeast Florida.
As we have seen over the last week, the heat continues to dominate Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia with a high humidity. Wednesday's Weather Impact Alert is for our Northeast Florida counties, not Georgia. Heat indices are expected to reach over 110 degrees at times.
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 14. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
IMPACT: Heat index values to reach in the dangerous range between 108 and 112 degrees.
NEED: Stay hydrated and take plenty of breaks from the sun and the outdoors. Extended time outside without breaks or shade could lead to heat-related illnesses.
Cooling centers are open at several City of Jacksonville facilities Tuesday, including:
- All COJ public libraries
- COJ community centers
- COJ splash pads
Free transportation is being offered to cooling centers by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority.
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