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Heat advisory in effect for Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson, precautions to stay cool

Greenville News

According to the National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg, a Heat Advisory will be in effect from noon today, July 9, until 8 p.m. this evening.

According to NWS, heat index values will reach 106 degrees for portions of northeast Georgia, the Piedmont of North Carolina, and the Upstate.

Nikki Penta of Ready Go Dog Show tosses a plastic flying disc to one of her 15 dogs named Pepperchini, a cattle dog and border collie mix, during the Great Anderson County Fair at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Complex in Anderson, S.C. Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Heat precautions

  1. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in minutes.
  2. Drink plenty of fluids.
  3. Stay in an air-conditioned room.
  4. Stay out of the sun.
  5. Check up on relatives and neighbors.

Looking for a public pool?

With temperatures in the Upstate area hovering in the middle 90s during the week. Many turned to Glendale Shoals Preserve to beat the heat.

It's summer in the Upstate, with many residents wondering where to purchase pool memberships for their families.

There are many places where residents can apply for membership in Anderson, Greenville, and Spartanburg counties.

After checking out places to swim, read about how you and your family can stay safe when swimming using tips from the American Red Cross. Drowning only takes seconds, and when it comes to getting help, every second counts.

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Glendale Shoals Preserve:See photos: Beating heat at Spartanburg's Glendale Shoals Preserve on July 5, heat advisory

Two lakes to check out

Lake Jocassee and Lake Murray were recently announced as USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards winners. In the "Best Lake for Swimming" category, Lake Jocassee took the crown at No. 1.

Lake Murray took spot No. 2 in the category "Best Lakes for Water Sports."

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What setting should you put your AC?

The mornings are getting sticky and humid in South Carolina.

With temperatures rising, residents may be looking for ways to get relief from the heat. Many people follow the rule of thumb of setting their thermostat to 78 degrees during the summertime. But is this information still useful?

Now would be the time to find out ― AccuWeather predicts this summer to reach record breaking temperatures. It will be the second year the weather service uses its Heatwave Counter and Severity Index to prepare residents for sizzling conditions.

Wondering how to stay cool? Here's what to know when setting your AC in S.C.

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