Alertes en vigueur Apalachicola, FL

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofthe sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors.Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. Whenpossible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning orevening.Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks inshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heatshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is anemergency! Call 9 1 1.

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108.For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112 expected.* WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida.* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 6 PM CDT /7 PM EDT/ thisevening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM CDT /noon EDT/to 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Tuesday.* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heatillnesses.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax andfloat. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in adirection following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face theshore and call or wave for help.

* WHAT...Numerous and life-threatening rip currents.* WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches.* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers awayfrom shore into deeper water.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the weather is nice for beachgoers,dangerous rip currents will lurk just below the surface, despitesurf of only around 2 feet. Beachgoers should take note of allbeach flags and follow the orders of beach safety officials.Double Red Flags mean that the water is closed to the public,due to numerous and life-threatening rip currents, but the beachremains open. Do not enter the water under Double Red Flags.