Full Notification

...Dangerous heat Across Western Portions of the Midsouth this Afternoon... The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening. The Heat Advisory has been cancelled.

* HEAT INDEX READINGS...103F to 108F degrees.

* TIMING...from noon CDT today through 7pm CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...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 ... TIPTON ... OBION ... PEMISCOT ... MISSISSIPPI ... DYER ... CROSS ... TALLAHATCHIE ... LEE ... SHELBY ... TUNICA ... LAUDERDALE ... DUNKLIN ... COAHOMA ... CRAIGHEAD ... CLAY ... PANOLA ... PHILLIPS ... ST. FRANCIS ... CRITTENDEN ... TATE ... POINSETT ... LAKE

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.