Heat Advisory for Morehouse; West Carroll; East Carroll +36 more
What: Heat index values up to 105. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Mississippi. When: Until 8 PM...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Heat index values up to 105.
WHERE
Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Mississippi.
WHEN
Until 8 PM CDT Saturday.
IMPACTS
Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Instructions
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.