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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.

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DC