* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas and central, east central, north central, northeast, and northwest Mississippi.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat related illnesses.
* AFFECTED AREAS: ASHLEY ... CHICOT ... BOLIVAR ... SUNFLOWER ... LEFLORE ... GRENADA ... CARROLL ... MONTGOMERY ... WEBSTER ... CLAY ... LOWNDES ... CHOCTAW ... OKTIBBEHA ... WASHINGTON ... HUMPHREYS ... HOLMES ... ATTALA ... WINSTON ... NOXUBEE
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.
