Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: 4 Miles SE Swiftown MS

Heat Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
415 AM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024

ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025-034-035-040-041-
047-281730-
/O.CON.KJAN.HT.Y.0006.240628T1500Z-240629T0100Z/
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-
Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Bolivar-
Sunflower-Leflore-Washington-Humphreys-Issaquena-Sharkey-Warren-
Including the cities of Tallulah, Isola, Greenville, Hamburg,
Winnsboro, West Crossett, Cleveland, St. Joseph, Lake Providence,
Eudora, Belzoni, Vicksburg, Ruleville, Delhi, Rolling Fork, Lake
Village, Mayersville, Epps, Vidalia, Rayville, West Ferriday,
Waterproof, Crossett, Anguilla, North Crossett, Dermott,
Greenwood, Jonesville, Harrisonburg, Newellton, Oak Grove,
Ferriday, Indianola, and Bastrop
415 AM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and
  west central to northwest Mississippi.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

DC