Full Notification

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central 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 Wednesday.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: ATTALA ... LEAKE ... NESHOBA ... KEMPER ... SCOTT ... NEWTON ... LAUDERDALE ... JASPER ... CLARKE

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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.