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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1140 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025


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/O.CON.KJAN.HT.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250718T0000Z/
Ashley-Morehouse-Richland-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Concordia-
Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Attala-Madison
MS-Hinds-Claiborne-Jefferson-Adams-
Including the cities of Jackson, Port Gibson, West Crossett,
Harrisonburg, Winnsboro, Ferriday, Canton, Jonesville, Vidalia,
Eupora, Bastrop, Kosciusko, Ridgeland, Hamburg, West Ferriday,
Delhi, Crossett, Starkville, Winona, North Crossett, Rayville,
West Point, Mathiston, Madison, Ackerman, Weir, Natchez,
Columbus, and Fayette
1140 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and 
  northeastern, central, and southwestern Mississippi

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat 
  illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures will only fall to near 
  75 degrees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 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.

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