Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: Port Gibson MS

Heat Advisory

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

MSZ036-042-048-053-054-059>061-281730-
/O.EXA.KJAN.HT.Y.0006.240628T1500Z-240629T0100Z/
Holmes-Yazoo-Hinds-Claiborne-Copiah-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-
Including the cities of Tchula, Pickens, Goodman, Natchez,
Jackson, Bude, Meadville, Roxie, Lexington, Durant, Yazoo City,
Crystal Springs, Hazlehurst, Wesson, Port Gibson, and Fayette
415 AM CDT Fri Jun 28 2024

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

* WHAT...Heat index values between 105 to 110 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, central and southwest
  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.

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