HEAT ADVISORY FOR: Clay Craighead Crittenden Cross Greene Lawrence Lee Mississippi Phillips Poinsett Randolph St. Francis ...A heat advisory is in effect for all of the midsouth through 7 pm cdt monday evening... .The heat advisory has been extended into early monday evening. Afternoon heat indices will reach 103 to 110 degrees across the midsouth today and monday...Following lows in the lower and middle 70s. Isolated afternoon thunderstorms today and monday may briefly lower heat indices to 100 degrees or lower. Areas east of the mississippi river may see isolated thunderstorms today. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible over any portion of the midsouth on monday. ...Heat advisory now in effect until 7 pm cdt monday... * Heat index readings...103 to 110 degrees. * Timing...Heat indices will peak between 1 pm cdt and 5 pm cdt. * Impacts...The combination of hot temperatures will increase chances of heat related illnesses...If caution is not exercised. A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. 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. Check up on relatives and neighbors. 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.
Posted on: Sun, 24 Aug 2014 08:30:45 +0000
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