Watches, Warnings & Advisories for Sunflower Co.

Monday, June 18, 2012

Hot Week Ahead - 18 June 2012

With summer officially beginning on June 20, it appears we'll see high heat indices this week.  Please check the weather each morning, and be very cautious when working outside.  Below, you'll find an overview showing anticipated temperatures and heat indices through Saturday, June 23.  Further down, there are links and information for summertime heat safety information.

Use EXTREME CAUTION when working outdoors this week.  Hydrate before going to work, take regular breaks, wear loose clothing, and drink plenty of water.  Caffeinated drinks, sodas, and alcoholic beverages will dehydrate you, and should not be used as a source for hydration. Become familiar with the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses, and do not hesitate to call 911.

Anticipated High Temperature & Heat Index for the Indianola, MS area:

Monday, June 18 - High 90, Heat Index 94
Tuesday, June 19 - High 90, Heat Index 93
Wednesday, June 20 - High 92, Heat Index 96
Thursday, June 21 - High 94, Heat Index 98
Friday, June 22 - High 96, Heat Index 104
Saturday, June 23 - High 97, Heat Index 106




The National Weather Service has published a heat safety information page at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/heat/index.shtml

Another source of good information can be found at the Federal Emergency Management Agency's www.ready.gov page for extreme heat emergencies.

***DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE AS YOUR SOLE SOURCE OF WEATHER INFORMATION, ESPECIALLY WATCHES AND WARNINGS. THIS WEBSITE DELIVERS FOCUSED INFORMATION FOR A SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHIC AREA AND IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE TIMELY WEATHER WARNING INFORMATION***

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