Full Notification

...Dangerously Hot and Humid Conditions will continue through the end of the week across the Mid-South...

* HEAT INDEX READINGS...105 to 109 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours today and again on Friday. Overnight low temperatures will remain warm and will provide little relief from the heat stress.

* TIMING...Through Friday evening.

* 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. Remember to check the backseat! The effects will worsen with each successive day of the heat and humidity.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HENRY ... TIPPAH ... QUITMAN ... CHICKASAW ... MISSISSIPPI ... HARDIN ... CROSS ... DYER ... PONTOTOC ... TALLAHATCHIE ... SHELBY ... TUNICA ... LAUDERDALE ... BENTON ... DUNKLIN ... HARDEMAN ... WEAKLEY ... DECATUR ... COAHOMA ... ALCORN ... CALHOUN ... CRAIGHEAD ... CLAY ... MADISON ... ITAWAMBA ... GIBSON ... MARSHALL ... ST. FRANCIS ... UNION ... CRITTENDEN ... TATE ... POINSETT ... GREENE ... PRENTISS ... DESOTO ... CROCKETT ... YALOBUSHA ... TIPTON ... OBION ... PEMISCOT ... HENDERSON ... LAFAYETTE ... CARROLL ... LEE ... HAYWOOD ... PANOLA ... CHESTER ... MONROE ... MCNAIRY ... PHILLIPS ... LEE ... TISHOMINGO ... FAYETTE ... BENTON ... LAKE

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. Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. 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.