Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Jackson, MS
Issued by NWS Jackson, MS
090 WWUS74 KJAN 071744 NPWJAN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson MS 1244 PM CDT Sun Jul 7 2024 LAZ016-023>026-MSZ047>066-072>074-080100- /O.NEW.KJAN.HT.Y.0013.240707T1744Z-240708T0100Z/ Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Warren-Hinds- Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Smith- Jasper-Clarke-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence- Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest- Including the cities of Meadville, Purvis, Crystal Springs, Pearl, West Ferriday, Decatur, Laurel, Brookhaven, Collins, Wesson, Fayette, Mount Olive, Magee, Vicksburg, Newellton, Bassfield, Hattiesburg, Shubuta, Newton, Hazlehurst, Mendenhall, Jackson, Harrisonburg, Tallulah, Prentiss, Waterproof, Richland, Bude, Lumberton, Heidelberg, Monticello, Meridian, Forest, Bay Springs, Raleigh, Stonewall, Columbia, Roxie, Ferriday, Taylorsville, Port Gibson, West Hattiesburg, Brandon, St. Joseph, Winnsboro, Union, Morton, Quitman, Natchez, Vidalia, New Hebron, Jonesville, and Conehatta 1244 PM CDT Sun Jul 7 2024 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana and central and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat stress will remain a concern through at least Monday for these same areas, with heat index values of 105 to 110 expected. 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. && $$ NF