Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Thursday
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected each day.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Mississippi.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT each day.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* AFFECTED AREAS: KEMPER ... NEWTON ... LAUDERDALE ... JASPER ... CLARKE ... 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. 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
Lauderdale EMA
2525 14th St
Meridian, MS 39301
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 601-482-9852
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