Extreme Heat Warning for Bolivar; Sunflower; Leflore
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What is happening
What: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values in excess of 110 degrees. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Where: Portions of north central and northwest Mississippi. When: From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Tuesday.
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 in excess of 110 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Mississippi. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 27 at 8:36PM CDT until July 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 27 at 1:56PM CDT until July 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 27 at 4:59AM CDT until July 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 26 at 7:35PM CDT until July 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 26 at 12:01PM CDT until July 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 26 at 3:05AM CDT until July 27 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 25 at 7:21PM CDT until July 26 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 25 at 11:36AM CDT until July 26 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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