Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Sunday
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas and north central and northwest Mississippi.
* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* AFFECTED AREAS: ASHLEY ... CHICOT ... BOLIVAR ... SUNFLOWER ... LEFLORE ... WASHINGTON
Instructions:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Address/Location
Greenwood/Leflore Emergency Management, MS
306 W Market St
Greenwood, MS 38930
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 662-453-1428
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