Heat Advisory for Scott; Smith; Jasper +3 more
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What: For the Heat Advisories, heat index values in excess of 105 degrees expected. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Where: Portions of central, east central, and southeast Mississippi. When: For the Heat Advisory today, until 9 PM CDT this...
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...For the Heat Advisories, heat index values in excess of 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory today, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory tomorrow, from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 1:50PM CDT until July 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 7:06AM CDT until July 21 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 7:06AM CDT until July 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 9:23PM CDT until July 21 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 9:23PM CDT until July 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 9:23PM CDT until July 21 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 12:26PM CDT until July 21 at 10:00AM 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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