JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Heat Advisory is in effect for portions of inland Northeast Florida until 6 p.m.
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The First Alert Weather Team says this is the first heat advisory of the year for our area.
The advisory includes the following counties:
- Baker
- Bradford
- Clay
- Duval (western, south central and Trout River)
- Putnam
- St. Johns (northern and southern inland, and western)
- Union
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Here’s what the First Alert Weather Team said we can expect:
- Air temperatures in the lower to mid 90s.
- Feels like temperatures will be 105-110 Friday afternoon.
- Hottest weekend of the summer, so far, on the way.
- Highs in the mid to upper 90s this weekend and feels like temperatures up to 110 degrees.
- Could see more heat advisories over the weekend.
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During a heat advisory, the National Weather Service recommends the following steps:
- Dress for summer
- Eat light
- Drink plenty of water
- Use air conditioners
- Minimize direct exposure to the sun
For more information, visit the NWS website.
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