It's about to be dangerously hot, meteorologists warn.
Leesburg and Lake County are under a heat advisory from noon to 7 p.m. July 28, according to the National Weather Service.
Forecasters warned temperatures could hit 99 degrees on July 28 heat index between 110.
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"Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," the weather service says. "Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors."
Also: "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 andheat stroke."
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Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 911.
Drink plenty of fluids
Stay in an air-conditioned room
Stay out of the sunshine
Check on relatives and neighbors.
Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments.
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NWS issues several types of heat-related warnings
National Weather Service changed its heat watch and warning terms in March 2025. Here's what you should know:
Excessive heat watches were renamed to extreme heat watches.
Issued when dangerous heat is possible and residents are encouraged to be prepared.
Excessive heat warnings were renamed to extreme heat warnings.
Issued when dangerous heat is happening or about to happen.
What is a heat advisory?
Issued for dangerous heat conditions that are not expected to reach warning criteria.
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Jim Ross contributed. This weather report was generated automatically using information from the National Weather Service and a story written and reviewed by an editor.
This article originally appeared on Daily Commercial: Leesburg, Florida faces dangerous heat wave; officials urge caution
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