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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.

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