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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
906 AM CDT Mon Aug 11 2025

LAZ016-023>026-MSZ047-048-053-059-060-120000-
/O.CON.KJAN.HT.Y.0018.250811T1600Z-250812T0000Z/
Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Warren-Hinds-
Claiborne-Jefferson-Adams-
Including the cities of Fayette, West Ferriday, Jonesville,
Vicksburg, Jackson, Port Gibson, Waterproof, Winnsboro, Ferriday,
St. Joseph, Natchez, Newellton, Harrisonburg, Tallulah, and
Vidalia
906 AM CDT Mon Aug 11 2025

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

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, southwest,
  and west central 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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