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Tallahatchie County Emergency Management
Friday August 11th, 2023 :: 04:00 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory until 08:00AM

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility 4 to 5 miles in dense fog. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 expected.

* WHERE...Lee MS, Itawamba, Tallahatchie, Yalobusha, Calhoun, Chickasaw and Monroe Counties.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 AM CDT Friday. For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LEE ... ITAWAMBA ... TALLAHATCHIE ... YALOBUSHA ... CALHOUN ... CHICKASAW ... MONROE

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. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Address/Location
Tallahatchie County Emergency Management
192 S Panola St
Charleston, MS 38921

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 662-647-2540

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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:
Dense Fog Advisory

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