Værmelding for Eagle Lake Volunteer Fire Department Substation

Excessive Heat Warning issued June 29 at 5:13AM CDT until June 30 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115expected.* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, andcentral, north central, northwest, southwest, and west centralMississippi.* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT Sunday.* 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.Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

National Weather Service