Heat Advisory for Ashley; Morehouse; Richland +30 more
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What you need to know
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- Ashley, Chicot, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin, Madison, Morehouse and 50 more
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What is happening
What: Heat index values up to 110 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and much of Mississippi. When: Until 9 PM CDT this evening. And again from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday.
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. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and much of Mississippi. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. And again from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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Heat Advisory issued August 19 at 11:14AM CDT until August 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Heat Advisory issued August 19 at 11:14AM CDT until August 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Heat Advisory issued August 19 at 11:14AM CDT until August 20 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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