Heat Advisory until 07:00PM Monday ![](/static/Citizen-24_02_1/img/public/msg_expiration.png)
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central and southeast Mississippi.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...High temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* AFFECTED AREAS: RANKIN ... SCOTT ... NEWTON ... LAUDERDALE ... SIMPSON ... SMITH ... JASPER ... CLARKE ... LAWRENCE ... JEFFERSON DAVIS ... COVINGTON ... JONES ... MARION ... 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