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Heat Advisory
Issued: 2:01 AM Jul. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and
central, north central, northeast, northwest, southwest, and west
central Mississippi.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

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

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.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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River Flood Advisory
Issued: 5:05 PM Jul. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Natchez.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.

* IMPACTS...At 38.0 feet, Lowlands along the river in areas not
protected by levees begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 38.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue a slow fall.
- Action stage is 38.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am CDT)
Location         Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat

Mississippi River
Natchez          48.0  38.2  Wed 11 am CD 37.6  36.8  36.1


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