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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
257 AM CDT Thu Jul 18 2024

LAZ024>026-MSZ053-180900-
/O.CAN.KJAN.HT.Y.0020.240718T1500Z-240719T0000Z/
Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Claiborne-
Including the cities of St. Joseph, Newellton, Port Gibson,
Ferriday, West Ferriday, Waterproof, Vidalia, Harrisonburg, and
Jonesville
257 AM CDT Thu Jul 18 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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MSZ054-055-059>066-072>074-181600-
/O.CON.KJAN.HT.Y.0020.240718T1500Z-240719T0000Z/
Copiah-Simpson-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-
Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
Including the cities of Fayette, Brookhaven, Wesson, Monticello,
Laurel, Mendenhall, Meadville, Crystal Springs, Prentiss, West
Hattiesburg, Bassfield, Hattiesburg, Columbia, New Hebron,
Collins, Hazlehurst, Mount Olive, Purvis, Natchez, Roxie,
Lumberton, Bude, and Magee
257 AM CDT Thu Jul 18 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, and
  southwest Mississippi.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 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.

&&

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AJ