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Residents in parts of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee should brace for dangerously high temperatures this weekend. Portions of North Mississippi and West Tennessee under a heat advisory according to a release from the National Weather Service.
Excessive Heat Warning
When: Until 9 PM CDT this evening
Where: Portions of Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas.
What: Heat index values reaching up to 111 degrees
Impacts: Increased risk of heat-related illnesses during extreme heat and high humidity.
Heat Advisory
When: 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday
Where: The same counties affected by today’s excessive heat warning
What: Heat index values expected to reach up to 107 degrees
Impacts: Continued risk of heat-related illnesses.
Precautionary Measures
Residents are urged to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned environments, avoid direct sunlight, and check on vulnerable relatives and neighbors. Taking these precautions can help mitigate the effects of the extreme heat and ensure community safety during this weather event.