Extreme Heat Warning for Chicot; West Carroll; East Carroll +20 more
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- Chicot, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, West Carroll, Adams and 15 more
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What: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Where: Portions of west central and southwest Mississippi, southeast Arkansas, and northeast Louisiana. When: From 8 AM this morning to 9...
What the bulletin says to do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected. * WHERE...Portions of west central and southwest Mississippi, southeast Arkansas, and northeast Louisiana. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 19 at 3:12AM CDT until August 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Jackson MS. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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