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Excessive Heat Warning issued July 3 at 3:35AM CDT until July 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditionswith heat index values up to 114 expected.* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, andcentral, north central, northwest, southwest, and west centralMississippi.* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT eachday.* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly duringextreme heat and high humidity events.Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Carinteriors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loosefitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morningor evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion andheat stroke.To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks inshaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heatshould be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is anemergency! Call 9 1 1.

National Weather Service