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Weakley County Emergency Management
Friday June 29th, 2018 :: 03:59 a.m. CDT

Alert

Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Saturday

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

* HEAT INDEX READINGS...Greater than 105 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours. Overnight conditions will remain very warm and humid.

* TIMING...Through Saturday 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: BENTON ... CARROLL ... CROCKETT ... DECATUR ... GIBSON ... HARDIN ... HENDERSON ... HENRY ... 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.

Address/Location
Weakley County Emergency Management
Old 22
Weakley County, TN 38225

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 731-364-5454

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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

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