Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
Issued by the National Weather Service - Jackson, Mississippi
Areas Affected: Bolivar; Sunflower; Leflore
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Alert Sent: Monday 1:56pm CDT
Alert Effective: Monday 1:56pm CDT
Alert Expires: Monday 10:00pm CDT (expect updated alert by this time)
Event Onset: Monday 1:56pm CDT
Event Ends: Monday 9:00pm CDT
Issued by: NWS Jackson MS
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values in excess of 110 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Mississippi. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the second Extreme Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 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. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.
ID: urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.b0aceb2dc2c8e83574379e6c8cb9589b317257d6.001.1 Codes: MSZ018, MSZ019, MSZ025 Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.b0aceb2dc2c8e83574379e6c8cb9589b317257d6.001.1