Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: Schlater MS

Heat Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
154 PM CDT Thu Jun 27 2024

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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 Winnsboro, Rolling Fork, Mayersville,
Rayville, North Crossett, Lake Providence, Eudora, Cleveland,
Greenville, Dermott, Ruleville, Jonesville, Bastrop, Tallulah,
Newellton, Hamburg, Greenwood, Lake Village, Vicksburg, St.
Joseph, Isola, Epps, Oak Grove, Crossett, Belzoni, West Ferriday,
West Crossett, Delhi, Anguilla, Indianola, Harrisonburg,
Waterproof, Ferriday, and Vidalia
154 PM CDT Thu Jun 27 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 105 or greater expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday.

* 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.

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