Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Jackson, MS
Issued by NWS Jackson, MS
227 WWUS74 KJAN 021457 NPWJAN 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