Heat Advisory until 10:00AM Monday
...Dense fog this morning then dangerous heat wave expected across the Mid-South today through Tuesday evening... The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued an Excessive Heat Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM Monday to 8 PM CDT Tuesday. A Heat Advisory has also been issued. This Heat Advisory is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 10 AM CDT Monday. The Excessive Heat Watch is no longer in effect.
* VISIBILITY...A quarter mile or less at times.
* HEAT INDEX READINGS...Between 105 to 109 degrees this afternoon into this evening. Greater than 110 degrees Monday and Tuesday afternoon and evening. Some locations could see readings around 115 degrees.
* TIMING...Through 9 AM CDT for the Dense Fog. Dangerous Heat will occur today through Tuesday evening. No relief will occur during the overnight hours as low temperatures will remain in the mid 70s to around 80 degrees.
* IMPACTS...Reduced visibility will cause hazardous driving conditions. If driving, slow down, use your low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. The dangerous heat could cause heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Try to stay inside an air-conditioned building. Drink plenty of fluids. Keep an eye on the elderly, children, and individuals who do not have air-conditioning or work outdoors. Remember to check the backseat for children and pets when exiting vehicles.
* AFFECTED AREAS: QUITMAN ... GREENE ... DESOTO ... COAHOMA ... CRAIGHEAD ... PEMISCOT ... CLAY ... PANOLA ... MISSISSIPPI ... CROSS ... PHILLIPS ... TALLAHATCHIE ... LEE ... SHELBY ... ST. FRANCIS ... TUNICA ... CRITTENDEN ... TATE ... POINSETT ... DUNKLIN
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. An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a DANGEROUS SITUATION in which heat illnesses are likely. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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