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Greenwood/Leflore Emergency Management, MS
Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 :: 02:16 a.m. CDT

Alert

Excessive Heat Warning until 08:00PM Thursday

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values as high as 110 to 120 degrees.

* WHERE...Bolivar, Sunflower, Leflore, Humphreys, Holmes, Yazoo and Madison counties in Mississippi.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BOLIVAR ... SUNFLOWER ... LEFLORE ... HUMPHREYS ... HOLMES ... YAZOO ... MADISON

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.

Address/Location
Greenwood/Leflore Emergency Management, MS
306 W Market St
Greenwood, MS 38930

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 662-453-1428

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Excessive Heat Warning

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