Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Thursday
...Dangerous Heat Will Affect the Mid-South Through Thursday... The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday. A Heat Advisory is also in effect though 8 PM this evening.
* HEAT INDEX VALUES...105 to 109 degrees.
* TIMING...through 8 PM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The heat and humidity will result in an increased risk for heat-related illnesses. The very young, the elderly, those without air conditioning, and those participating in strenuous outdoor activities will be the most susceptible. Also, car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
* AFFECTED AREAS: QUITMAN ... TIPPAH ... PRENTISS ... DESOTO ... YALOBUSHA ... CHICKASAW ... HARDIN ... LAFAYETTE ... PONTOTOC ... TALLAHATCHIE ... LEE ... SHELBY ... TUNICA ... BENTON ... HARDEMAN ... COAHOMA ... ALCORN ... CALHOUN ... PANOLA ... MONROE ... ITAWAMBA ... MCNAIRY ... PHILLIPS ... LEE ... ST. FRANCIS ... MARSHALL ... UNION ... TISHOMINGO ... FAYETTE ... CRITTENDEN ... TATE
Instructions:
A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Address/Location
Hardin County Emergency Communications District (E-911)
90 S Riverside Dr
Savannah, TN 38372
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 731-925-9007
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP HCTNALERTS followed by your message, to 888777
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