Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Wednesday
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* HEAT INDEX VALUES...105 to 109 degrees.
* TIMING...Through 8 PM CDT this evening and again from 11 AM CDT through 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...High heat index values make it difficult for your body to cool itself off. This could lead to heat stress or heat stroke for anyone engaged in outdoor activities.
* AFFECTED AREAS: HENRY ... GREENE ... WEAKLEY ... DECATUR ... CROCKETT ... OBION ... CLAY ... PEMISCOT ... HENDERSON ... DYER ... GIBSON ... CARROLL ... BENTON ... LAKE ... DUNKLIN
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
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