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Lauderdale EMA
Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 :: 03:28 a.m. CDT

Alert

Heat Advisory until 10:00AM Wednesday

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 degrees today and up to 115 degrees on Wednesday.

* WHERE...Portions of central Mississippi.

* WHEN...Heat Advisory remains in effect. Excessive Heat Warning from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.

* 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: LEFLORE ... GRENADA ... CARROLL ... MONTGOMERY ... WEBSTER ... CLAY ... LOWNDES ... CHOCTAW ... OKTIBBEHA ... HOLMES ... ATTALA ... WINSTON ... NOXUBEE ... LEAKE ... NESHOBA ... KEMPER ... SCOTT ... NEWTON ... LAUDERDALE ... JASPER ... CLARKE

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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