Full Notification

...Dangerous heat will continue across the Mid-South... ...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* HEAT INDEX READINGS...Greater than 105 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours. Overnight low temperatures will remain very warm with high humidity.

* TIMING...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will lead to an increased risk of heat-related stress and illness. 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: CHESTER ... FAYETTE ... HARDEMAN ... HARDIN ... HAYWOOD ... LAUDERDALE ... MADISON ... 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. 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.