Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: 5 Miles S Brookhaven MS

Heat Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
821 PM CDT Sun Jun 30 2024

MSZ048-054-055-061>065-072>074-010930-
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/O.CON.KJAN.HT.Y.0008.240701T1500Z-240702T0100Z/
Hinds-Copiah-Simpson-Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-
Covington-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
Including the cities of Crystal Springs, Lumberton, Prentiss, New
Hebron, Magee, Hattiesburg, Columbia, Collins, Purvis, Roxie,
Jackson, Brookhaven, Bude, Hazlehurst, Monticello, Mount Olive,
West Hattiesburg, Bassfield, Mendenhall, Meadville, and Wesson
821 PM CDT Sun Jun 30 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Heat index values from 105 to 110 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, and
  southwest Mississippi.

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

* 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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