One product issued by NWS for: Petal MS
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson MS 310 AM CDT Mon Jul 1 2024 LAZ015-MSZ048-054-055-062>065-072>074-011600- /O.CON.KJAN.HT.Y.0008.240701T1500Z-240702T0100Z/ Richland-Hinds-Copiah-Simpson-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis- Covington-Marion-Lamar-Forrest- Including the cities of Crystal Springs, Collins, Hazlehurst, Brookhaven, Mount Olive, Purvis, West Hattiesburg, Lumberton, Delhi, Jackson, Mendenhall, Columbia, Magee, Monticello, Wesson, Prentiss, New Hebron, Rayville, Bassfield, and Hattiesburg 310 AM CDT Mon Jul 1 2024 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana and central and southern 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. && $$ NF