Heat Advisory until 08:00PM
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* HEAT INDEX READINGS...104-108F
* TIMING...until 8pm CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...the combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will likely 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 matter of minutes.
* AFFECTED AREAS: QUITMAN ... TIPTON ... DUNKLIN ... CROCKETT ... DESOTO ... GIBSON ... PEMISCOT ... PANOLA ... MADISON ... DYER ... PHILLIPS ... TUNICA ... FAYETTE ... LEE ... SHELBY ... LAUDERDALE ... COAHOMA ... TATE ... HAYWOOD
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Caruthersville Public Safety
1400 S Ward Ave
Caruthersville, MO 63830
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 573-333-2353
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP CVILLEPUBLIC followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible 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