Full Notification

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast and southern Mississippi and southeast Louisiana.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 6 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 5 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

* AFFECTED AREAS: POINTE COUPEE ... WEST FELICIANA ... EAST FELICIANA ... ST. HELENA ... WASHINGTON ... IBERVILLE ... WEST BATON ROUGE ... EAST BATON ROUGE ... ASCENSION ... LIVINGSTON ... ASSUMPTION ... ST. JAMES ... ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ... UPPER LAFOURCHE ... ST. CHARLES ... UPPER JEFFERSON ... UPPER PLAQUEMINES ... UPPER ST. BERNARD ... UPPER TERREBONNE ... LOWER TERREBONNE ... LOWER LAFOURCHE ... LOWER JEFFERSON ... LOWER PLAQUEMINES ... LOWER ST. BERNARD ... NORTHERN TANGIPAHOA ... SOUTHERN TANGIPAHOA ... NORTHWEST ST. TAMMANY ... SOUTHEAST ST. TAMMANY ... WESTERN ORLEANS ... EASTERN ORLEANS ... WILKINSON ... AMITE ... PIKE ... WALTHALL ... PEARL RIVER ... HANCOCK ... HARRISON ... JACKSON

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. 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.