Full Notification

...Dangerous heat to impact portions of the Mid South today... ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* HEAT INDEX READINGS...Greater than 105 degrees.

* TIMING...This afternoon and evening.

* IMPACTS...The combination of hot temperatures and high relative humidity will create dangerous conditions for those performing strenuous outdoor activities. The elderly and small children are especially susceptible to heat related illnesses.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CROCKETT ... DYER ... FAYETTE ... GIBSON ... HARDEMAN ... HAYWOOD ... LAKE ... LAUDERDALE ... MADISON ... OBION ... SHELBY ... TIPTON ... WEAKLEY

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.