FIRST ALERT: Heat warning in effect for Monday because of high ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A three-digit heat index, or “feels like” temperature expected across the Lowcountry and the Midlands Monday prompted an excessive heat warning and a heat advisory from the National Weather Service.

The LIve 5 Weather team declared Monday a First Alert Weather Day because of the potential risk for heat-related illness.

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Live 5 First Alert Meteorologist Joey Sovine said excessive heat warnings have been issued for Charleston, Tidal Berkeley, Coastal Colleton and Beaufort Counties. The peak heat index for Mount Pleasant could reach 116 degrees, while North Charleston could reach a heat index of 112.

“You really need to be extra careful if you’re working outside,” he said.

An excessive heat warning is in effect for Charleston and Beaufort Counties and portions of Berkeley and Colleton Counties on Monday. A heat advisory is in effect for the Lowcountry and much of the Midlands.(Live 5)

The heat advisory will also be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with heat index values of up to 108 across most of the state.

Take steps to prevent heat-related illness

The National Weather Service offers these reminders to keep people safe during periods of excessive heat:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.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.

The agency says a heat stroke is a medical emergency. Anyone who sees someone who may be experiencing a heat stroke should immediately call 911.

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