Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
Issued by the National Weather Service - Jackson, Mississippi
Areas Affected: Bolivar; Sunflower; Leflore
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Alert Sent: Saturday 11:36am CDT
Alert Effective: Saturday 11:36am CDT
Alert Expires: Saturday 9:00pm CDT (expect updated alert by this time)
Event Onset: Sunday 11:00am CDT
Event Ends: Sunday 9:00pm CDT
Issued by: NWS Jackson MS
...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values in excess of 110 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Mississippi. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM CDT Sunday. * 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:2.49.0.1.840.0.9aa38af85be3328e4bcd05eab3055f141122858a.001.1 Codes: MSZ018, MSZ019, MSZ025 Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.9aa38af85be3328e4bcd05eab3055f141122858a.001.1