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City of Olive Branch
Sunday June 23rd, 2024 :: 02:23 p.m. CDT

Alert

Heat Advisory until 09:00PM Monday

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 degrees. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, and West Tennessee.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CLAY ... GREENE ... CRAIGHEAD ... POINSETT ... CROSS ... CRITTENDEN ... ST. FRANCIS ... LEE ... PHILLIPS ... DESOTO ... TUNICA ... TATE ... COAHOMA ... QUITMAN ... PANOLA ... TALLAHATCHIE ... SHELBY

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. 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.

Address/Location
City of Olive Branch
9200 Pigeon Roost Rd
Olive Branch, MS 38654

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 662-892-9200

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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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