Extreme Heat Warning for Morehouse; West Carroll; East Carroll +29 more
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- Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Madison, Morehouse, Richland, Tensas and 24 more
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What is happening
What: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values as high as around 115 degrees. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Where: Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, north central, northwest, south central, southeast, southwest, and west...
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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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values as high as around 115 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, north central, northwest, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Mississippi. * WHEN...Until 7 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 July 22 at 11:53AM CDT until July 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 22 at 3:19AM CDT until July 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 22 at 3:19AM CDT until July 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 21 at 9:51PM CDT until July 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 21 at 1:50PM CDT until July 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 21 at 1:50PM CDT until July 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Source and limitations
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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