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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
957 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024

LAZ015-016-023>026-MSZ047-053-059-060-022300-
/O.CON.KJAN.EH.W.0005.240702T1600Z-240703T0100Z/
Richland-Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Warren-
Claiborne-Jefferson-Adams-
Including the cities of Jonesville, Newellton, Ferriday, Vidalia,
Fayette, Tallulah, St. Joseph, Harrisonburg, Vicksburg, Port
Gibson, Natchez, Winnsboro, Delhi, West Ferriday, Waterproof, and
Rayville
957 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana and southwest and west
  central Mississippi.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
  extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

&&

$$

LAZ007>009-MSZ040-048-049-052-054>058-061>066-072>074-022300-
/O.CON.KJAN.HT.Y.0009.240702T1600Z-240703T0100Z/
Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Issaquena-Hinds-Rankin-
Lauderdale-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Franklin MS-Lincoln-
Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
Including the cities of Lake Providence, New Hebron, Hazlehurst,
Richland, Jackson, Crystal Springs, Quitman, Lumberton,
Monticello, Hattiesburg, Brookhaven, Purvis, Heidelberg, Collins,
Bay Springs, Brandon, Columbia, Pearl, Wesson, Taylorsville,
Epps, Bude, Meadville, West Hattiesburg, Mendenhall, Bastrop,
Roxie, Mayersville, Raleigh, Meridian, Shubuta, Bassfield,
Laurel, Stonewall, Mount Olive, Oak Grove, Prentiss, and Magee
957 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, east central,
  south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Mississippi.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

KP