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Lauderdale EMA
Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 :: 02:16 a.m. CDT

Alert

Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Thursday

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 degrees.

* WHERE...Eastern portions of central Mississippi.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Thursday.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: CARROLL ... ATTALA ... 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.

Address/Location
Lauderdale EMA
2525 14th St
Meridian, MS 39301

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 601-482-9852

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible 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:
Heat Advisory

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