Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: 6 Miles S Holly Bluff MS

Excessive Heat Warning

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
513 AM CDT Sat Jun 29 2024

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040>042-047-053-059-060-291915-
/O.CON.KJAN.EH.W.0003.240629T1500Z-240701T0100Z/
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-
Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Bolivar-
Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-
Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Warren-Claiborne-Jefferson-Adams-
Including the cities of Belzoni, Goodman, Isola, Rolling Fork,
Fayette, Ferriday, Tallulah, Harrisonburg, North Carrollton,
Eudora, Carrollton, Winnsboro, West Crossett, Rayville, Lake
Providence, Ruleville, Vicksburg, Port Gibson, Greenwood, Delhi,
Yazoo City, Tchula, Waterproof, Vaiden, Newellton, St. Joseph,
Jonesville, Cleveland, Indianola, Anguilla, Epps, Vidalia, Lake
Village, Mayersville, Natchez, North Crossett, Lexington,
Grenada, West Ferriday, Dermott, Hamburg, Oak Grove, Durant,
Crossett, Pickens, Greenville, and Bastrop
513 AM CDT Sat Jun 29 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115
  expected.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

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.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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