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City of Oxford, MS
Wednesday July 31st, 2024 :: 02:28 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Thursday

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 degrees expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 degrees expected.

* WHERE...A portion of North Mississippi.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: MARSHALL ... BENTON ... TIPPAH ... ALCORN ... TISHOMINGO ... PRENTISS ... LAFAYETTE ... UNION ... PONTOTOC ... LEE ... ITAWAMBA ... CALHOUN ... CHICKASAW ... MONROE

Instructions:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Address/Location
City of Oxford, MS
107 Courthouse Square
Oxford, MS 38655

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 662-232-8073

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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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