Heat Advisory until 07:00PM
...Dangerous Heat will Affect the Midsouth for one more Day... ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM CDT this evening.
* HEAT INDEX READINGS...104 to 109 degrees.
* TIMING...Peak index values likely 1 PM CDT through 5 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...These conditions will lead to an increased risk of heat-related illnesses. Heat stroke and dehydration will be possible for those performing strenuous outdoor activities. The interior of a vehicle can reach lethal temperatures in a short period of time.
* AFFECTED AREAS: BENTON ... CARROLL ... CHESTER ... DECATUR ... HARDEMAN ... HARDIN ... HENDERSON ... HENRY ... MCNAIRY
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:
- Minor - Minimal to no known 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