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WWUS74 KJAN 181441
NPWJAN

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

MSZ054-055-059>066-072>074-182245-
/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 Brookhaven, Crystal Springs, Bassfield,
Purvis, Hattiesburg, Fayette, Mendenhall, Magee, Wesson, Bude,
Lumberton, New Hebron, Columbia, West Hattiesburg, Prentiss,
Collins, Roxie, Monticello, Hazlehurst, Mount Olive, Natchez,
Laurel, and Meadville
941 AM CDT Thu Jul 18 2024

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 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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LP