Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Jackson, MS
Issued by NWS Jackson, MS
228 WWUS74 KJAN 130254 NPWJAN URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson MS 954 PM CDT Fri Jul 12 2024 LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ040-041-047>049-053>055-059>066- 072>074-131100- /O.CON.KJAN.HT.Y.0015.240713T1500Z-240714T0000Z/ Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Issaquena-Sharkey-Warren-Hinds- Rankin-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS- Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar- Forrest- Including the cities of Brandon, Richland, Vidalia, Roxie, Mayersville, Lumberton, Harrisonburg, Laurel, Bassfield, Delhi, West Ferriday, Bastrop, West Hattiesburg, Collins, Hattiesburg, Prentiss, Port Gibson, Magee, Lake Providence, Purvis, Newellton, Wesson, Oak Grove, Rayville, Pearl, Jackson, New Hebron, Mount Olive, Columbia, Brookhaven, Natchez, Tallulah, Waterproof, Rolling Fork, Hazlehurst, Fayette, Jonesville, Anguilla, Winnsboro, Crystal Springs, St. Joseph, Monticello, Vicksburg, Bude, Mendenhall, Ferriday, Epps, and Meadville 954 PM CDT Fri Jul 12 2024 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana and western, central, southern and southeast Mississippi. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat impacts will continue to be felt across the area into early next week. 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. && $$ DC