FROM: National Weather Service Jackson MS
…DANGEROUS HEAT EXPECTED AGAIN TODAY…
.Hot and humid conditions will continue today and again on
Thursday over much of the region. Heat indices well into the 100s
will make it difficult to cool off. The risk for heat related
illness will be elevated with the exception of the southeast
where it will be limited. Take precautions to avoid heat stress
and check on those vulnerable to heat.
This includes the following counties and locations:
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-
Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Bolivar-
Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-
Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Winston-
Noxubee-Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-Leake-Warren-Hinds-
Rankin-Claiborne-Copiah-Jefferson-Adams-
Including the cities of Crossett, North Crossett, Hamburg,
West Crossett, Dermott, Lake Village, Eudora, Bastrop, Oak Grove,
Epps, Lake Providence, Rayville, Delhi, Tallulah, Winnsboro,
Jonesville, Harrisonburg, Newellton, St. Joseph, Waterproof,
Vidalia, Ferriday, West Ferriday, Cleveland, Indianola,
Ruleville, Greenwood, Grenada, Vaiden, North Carrollton,
Carrollton, Winona, Eupora, Mathiston, West Point, Columbus,
Ackerman, Weir, Starkville, Greenville, Belzoni, Isola, Durant,
Tchula, Lexington, Pickens, Goodman, Kosciusko, Louisville,
Macon, Brooksville, Mayersville, Rolling Fork, Anguilla,
Yazoo City, Ridgeland, Madison, Canton, Carthage, Vicksburg,
Jackson, Pearl, Brandon, Richland, Port Gibson, Crystal Springs,
Hazlehurst, Wesson, Fayette, and Natchez
…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING…
…HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY…
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Heat
Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.
* TEMPERATURE…Afternoon highs will climb into the mid 90s with
heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees.
* IMPACTS…Heat exhaustion and heat stroke will be more likely
if individuals and pets are not adequately cooled and
hydrated.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when
possible and drink plenty of water.
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.
A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned
room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and
neighbors.