Full Notification

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas and central, east central, north central, northwest, southeast and west central Mississippi.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. Again from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat impacts will continue for the next several days as heat indices will range from 100-115 degrees through the end of the week.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ASHLEY ... CHICOT ... BOLIVAR ... SUNFLOWER ... LEFLORE ... CARROLL ... WASHINGTON ... HUMPHREYS ... HOLMES ... ATTALA ... SHARKEY ... YAZOO ... MADISON ... LEAKE ... NESHOBA ... KEMPER ... SCOTT ... NEWTON ... LAUDERDALE ... SMITH ... JASPER ... CLARKE ... COVINGTON ... JONES ... LAMAR ... FORREST

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 outdoorFor the second Excessive Heat Warning, f 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.