Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: 2 Miles SSE Jackson TN

Heat Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
228 PM CDT Mon Jun 24 2024

MSZ002>006-009-014>017-TNZ003-004-020>022-050>055-089>092-250330-
/O.CON.KMEG.HT.Y.0004.240625T1600Z-240626T0100Z/
Marshall-Benton MS-Tippah-Alcorn-Tishomingo-Prentiss-Union-
Pontotoc-Lee MS-Itawamba-Weakley-Henry-Gibson-Carroll-Benton TN-
Haywood-Crockett-Madison-Chester-Henderson-Decatur-Fayette-
Hardeman-McNairy-Hardin-
Including the cities of Huntingdon, Pontotoc, Holly Springs,
Humboldt, Henderson, Fulton, Booneville, Oakland, Alamo, Milan,
Decaturville, Selmer, Savannah, Jackson, Ripley MS, Ashland,
Bolivar, Brownsville, Iuka, Dresden, Tupelo, Parsons, Paris,
Corinth, Lexington, New Albany, Camden, Somerville, and Martin
228 PM CDT Mon Jun 24 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi and West Tennessee.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

KRM