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Heat Advisory 13, NWS Memphis, TN

August 22, 20214 states

NWS Memphis, TN issued this heat advisory at Aug 22, 2021, 3:08 PM CDT for 4 states. It took effect at Aug 23, 2021, 11:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 22, 2021, 3:08 PM CDT (20:08 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 23, 2021, 11:00 AM CDT
Expired
Aug 23, 2021, 7:55 PM CDT
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Memphis, TN
All 22 counties

Clay County, AR, Craighead County, AR, Crittenden County, AR, Cross County, AR, Greene County, AR, Lee County, AR, Mississippi County, AR, Poinsett County, AR, St. Francis County, AR, Dunklin County, MO, Pemiscot County, MO, DeSoto County, MS, Panola County, MS, Tate County, MS, Tunica County, MS, Yalobusha County, MS, Dyer County, TN, Lake County, TN, Lauderdale County, TN, Obion County, TN, Shelby County, TN, Tipton County, TN

The radar

The Memphis radar (KNQA), 24 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Little Rock, AR (KLZK), launched 12:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 71 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Little Rock, AR at 12:00Z on 2021-08-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1427 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Little Rock, AR at 12:00Z on 2021-08-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 38 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1427 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-61 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
961 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
15 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
38 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
60 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

936 
WWUS74 KMEG 222008
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
308 PM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021

ARZ058-MSZ010-011-020-230915-
/O.NEW.KMEG.EH.W.0004.210823T1600Z-210824T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMEG.HT.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210823T0100Z/
Phillips-Coahoma-Quitman-Tallahatchie-
Including the cities of Helena, West Helena, Clarksdale, Marks, 
and Charleston
308 PM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot
  conditions with heat index values up to 113 expected. 

* WHERE...In Mississippi, Coahoma, Quitman and Tallahatchie 
  Counties. In Arkansas, Phillips County.

* WHEN...The Heat Advisory remains in effect through 8 PM CDT this
  evening. For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT
  Monday. 

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.


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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

ARZ048-049-MSZ007-230915-
/O.NEW.KMEG.HT.Y.0013.210823T1600Z-210824T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMEG.HT.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210823T0100Z/
St. Francis-Lee AR-Tunica-
Including the cities of Forrest City, Marianna, and Tunica
308 PM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Mississippi, Tunica County. In Arkansas, St. 
  Francis and Lee AR Counties.

* WHEN...Through 8 PM CDT this evening, and again from 11 AM to 8
  PM CDT Monday.

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


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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-MOZ113-115-MSZ001-008-012-TNZ001-002-
019-048-049-088-230915-
/O.NEW.KMEG.HT.Y.0013.210823T1600Z-210824T0100Z/
Clay-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Mississippi-Cross-Crittenden-
Dunklin-Pemiscot-DeSoto-Tate-Panola-Lake-Obion-Dyer-Lauderdale-
Tipton-Shelby-
Including the cities of Piggott, Corning, Paragould, Jonesboro, 
Harrisburg, Blytheville, Wynne, West Memphis, Kennett, 
Caruthersville, Southaven, Olive Branch, Senatobia, Batesville, 
Tiptonville, Union City, Dyersburg, Ripley TN, Covington, 
Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, and Millington
308 PM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi, West Tennessee, East 
  Arkansas and Southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Monday.

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


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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
195 
WWUS74 KMEG 230050
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
750 PM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021

ARZ058-MSZ010-011-020-230900-
/O.CAN.KMEG.HT.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210823T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMEG.EH.W.0004.210823T1600Z-210824T0100Z/
Phillips-Coahoma-Quitman-Tallahatchie-
Including the cities of Helena, West Helena, Clarksdale, Marks, 
and Charleston
750 PM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM
CDT MONDAY...
...THE HEAT ADVISORY FOR TODAY WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE ON TIME
AT 8 PM...

* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot 
  conditions with heat index values up to 113 expected.

* WHERE...In Mississippi, Quitman, Tallahatchie and Coahoma 
  Counties. In Arkansas, Phillips County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

&&

$$

ARZ048-049-MSZ007-230900-
/O.CAN.KMEG.HT.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210823T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMEG.HT.Y.0013.210823T1600Z-210824T0100Z/
St. Francis-Lee AR-Tunica-
Including the cities of Forrest City, Marianna, and Tunica
750 PM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT
MONDAY...
...THE HEAT ADVISORY FOR TODAY WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE ON TIME
AT 8 PM....

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

* WHERE...In Mississippi, Tunica County. In Arkansas, Lee AR and 
  St. Francis Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Monday.

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


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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

&&

$$

ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-MOZ113-115-MSZ001-008-012-TNZ001-002-
019-048-049-088-230900-
/O.CON.KMEG.HT.Y.0013.210823T1600Z-210824T0100Z/
Clay-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Mississippi-Cross-Crittenden-
Dunklin-Pemiscot-DeSoto-Tate-Panola-Lake-Obion-Dyer-Lauderdale-
Tipton-Shelby-
Including the cities of Piggott, Corning, Paragould, Jonesboro, 
Harrisburg, Blytheville, Wynne, West Memphis, Kennett, 
Caruthersville, Southaven, Olive Branch, Senatobia, Batesville, 
Tiptonville, Union City, Dyersburg, Ripley TN, Covington, 
Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, and Millington
750 PM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi, West Tennessee, East 
  Arkansas and Southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Monday.

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

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

&&

$$
277 
WWUS74 KMEG 230809
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
309 AM CDT Mon Aug 23 2021

ARZ058-MSZ010-011-020-231615-
/O.NEW.KMEG.EH.W.0005.210824T1600Z-210825T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMEG.EH.W.0004.210823T1600Z-210824T0100Z/
Phillips-Coahoma-Quitman-Tallahatchie-
Including the cities of Helena, West Helena, Clarksdale, Marks, 
and Charleston
309 AM CDT Mon Aug 23 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 108
  to 113 degrees.

* WHERE...In Mississippi, Coahoma, Quitman and Tallahatchie 
  Counties. In Arkansas, Phillips County.

* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 11 AM this morning 
  to 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 
  11 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.


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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

&&

$$

ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-048-049-MOZ113-115-MSZ001-007-008-012-
TNZ001-002-019-048-049-088-231615-
/O.NEW.KMEG.HT.Y.0014.210824T1600Z-210825T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMEG.HT.Y.0013.210823T1600Z-210824T0100Z/
Clay-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Mississippi-Cross-Crittenden-
St. Francis-Lee AR-Dunklin-Pemiscot-DeSoto-Tunica-Tate-Panola-
Lake-Obion-Dyer-Lauderdale-Tipton-Shelby-
Including the cities of Piggott, Corning, Paragould, Jonesboro, 
Harrisburg, Blytheville, Wynne, West Memphis, Forrest City, 
Marianna, Kennett, Caruthersville, Southaven, Olive Branch, 
Tunica, Senatobia, Batesville, Tiptonville, Union City, 
Dyersburg, Ripley TN, Covington, Bartlett, Germantown, 
Collierville, Memphis, and Millington
309 AM CDT Mon Aug 23 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values 103 to 108.

* WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi, West Tennessee, East 
  Arkansas and Southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM 
  CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM 
  CDT Tuesday.

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

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

&&

$$

MSZ021-231615-
/O.NEW.KMEG.HT.Y.0014.210824T1600Z-210825T0100Z/
/O.EXA.KMEG.HT.Y.0013.210823T1600Z-210824T0100Z/
Yalobusha-
Including the cities of Water Valley and Coffeeville
309 AM CDT Mon Aug 23 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values 103 to 108.

* WHERE...Yalobusha County.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM 
  CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM 
  CDT Tuesday.

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


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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

PWB
714 
WWUS74 KMEG 231205 AAA
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Memphis TN
705 AM CDT Mon Aug 23 2021

ARZ058-MSZ010-011-020-232100-
/O.CON.KMEG.EH.W.0004.210823T1600Z-210824T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMEG.EH.W.0005.210824T1600Z-210825T0100Z/
Phillips-Coahoma-Quitman-Tallahatchie-
Including the cities of Helena, West Helena, Clarksdale, Marks, 
and Charleston
705 AM CDT Mon Aug 23 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM
CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 108
  to 113 degrees.

* WHERE...In Mississippi, Quitman, Tallahatchie and Coahoma 
  Counties. In Arkansas, Phillips County.

* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 11 AM this morning 
  to 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 
  11 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

&&

$$

ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-048-049-MOZ113-115-MSZ001-007-008-012-
021-TNZ001-002-019-048-049-088-232100-
/O.CON.KMEG.HT.Y.0013.210823T1600Z-210824T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMEG.HT.Y.0014.210824T1600Z-210825T0100Z/
Clay-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Mississippi-Cross-Crittenden-
St. Francis-Lee AR-Dunklin-Pemiscot-DeSoto-Tunica-Tate-Panola-
Yalobusha-Lake-Obion-Dyer-Lauderdale-Tipton-Shelby-
Including the cities of Piggott, Corning, Paragould, Jonesboro, 
Harrisburg, Blytheville, Wynne, West Memphis, Forrest City, 
Marianna, Kennett, Caruthersville, Southaven, Olive Branch, 
Tunica, Senatobia, Batesville, Water Valley, Coffeeville, 
Tiptonville, Union City, Dyersburg, Ripley TN, Covington, 
Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, and Millington
705 AM CDT Mon Aug 23 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values 103 to 108.

* WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi, West Tennessee, East 
  Arkansas and Southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM 
  CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM 
  CDT Tuesday.

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

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

&&

$$

PWB
287 
WWUS74 KMEG 232010
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
310 PM CDT Mon Aug 23 2021

ARZ058-MSZ010-011-020-240415-
/O.CON.KMEG.EH.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210824T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMEG.EH.W.0005.210824T1600Z-210825T0100Z/
Phillips-Coahoma-Quitman-Tallahatchie-
Including the cities of Helena, West Helena, Clarksdale, Marks, 
and Charleston
310 PM CDT Mon Aug 23 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM
CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 
  108 to 113 degrees.

* WHERE...In Mississippi, Quitman, Tallahatchie and Coahoma 
  Counties. In Arkansas, Phillips County.

* WHEN...Through 8 PM CDT this evening, and again from 11 AM to 8
  PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$

ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-048-049-MOZ113-115-MSZ001-007-008-012-
021-TNZ001-002-019-048-049-088-240415-
/O.CON.KMEG.HT.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210824T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMEG.HT.Y.0014.210824T1600Z-210825T0100Z/
Clay-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Mississippi-Cross-Crittenden-
St. Francis-Lee AR-Dunklin-Pemiscot-DeSoto-Tunica-Tate-Panola-
Yalobusha-Lake-Obion-Dyer-Lauderdale-Tipton-Shelby-
Including the cities of Piggott, Corning, Paragould, Jonesboro, 
Harrisburg, Blytheville, Wynne, West Memphis, Forrest City, 
Marianna, Kennett, Caruthersville, Southaven, Olive Branch, 
Tunica, Senatobia, Batesville, Water Valley, Coffeeville, 
Tiptonville, Union City, Dyersburg, Ripley TN, Covington, 
Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, and Millington
310 PM CDT Mon Aug 23 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values 103 to 108.

* WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi, West Tennessee, East 
  Arkansas and Southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Through 8 PM CDT this evening and again from 11 AM to 8 
  PM CDT Tuesday.

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

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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.

&&

$$
951 
WWUS74 KMEG 240055
NPWMEG

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Memphis TN
755 PM CDT Mon Aug 23 2021

ARZ058-MSZ010-011-020-240900-
/O.CAN.KMEG.EH.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210824T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMEG.EH.W.0005.210824T1600Z-210825T0100Z/
Phillips-Coahoma-Quitman-Tallahatchie-
Including the cities of Helena, West Helena, Clarksdale, Marks, 
and Charleston
755 PM CDT Mon Aug 23 2021

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM
CDT TUESDAY...
...THE EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING FOR TODAY WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE
ON TIME AT 8 PM...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 
  108 to 113 degrees.

* WHERE...In Mississippi, Quitman, Tallahatchie and Coahoma 
  Counties. In Arkansas, Phillips County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly 
  increase the potential for heat related illnesses, 
  particularly for those working or participating in outdoor 
  activities.

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

&&

$$

ARZ009-018-026>028-035-036-048-049-MOZ113-115-MSZ001-007-008-012-
021-TNZ001-002-019-048-049-088-240900-
/O.CAN.KMEG.HT.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210824T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMEG.HT.Y.0014.210824T1600Z-210825T0100Z/
Clay-Greene-Craighead-Poinsett-Mississippi-Cross-Crittenden-
St. Francis-Lee AR-Dunklin-Pemiscot-DeSoto-Tunica-Tate-Panola-
Yalobusha-Lake-Obion-Dyer-Lauderdale-Tipton-Shelby-
Including the cities of Piggott, Corning, Paragould, Jonesboro, 
Harrisburg, Blytheville, Wynne, West Memphis, Forrest City, 
Marianna, Kennett, Caruthersville, Southaven, Olive Branch, 
Tunica, Senatobia, Batesville, Water Valley, Coffeeville, 
Tiptonville, Union City, Dyersburg, Ripley TN, Covington, 
Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Memphis, and Millington
755 PM CDT Mon Aug 23 2021

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM CDT
TUESDAY...
...THE HEAT ADVISORY FOR TODAY WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE ON TIME
AT 8 PM...

* WHAT...Heat index values 103 to 108.

* WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi, West Tennessee, East 
  Arkansas and Southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Tuesday.

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

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. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Memphis, TN issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 22, 3:08 PM CDTExcessive Heat WarningMEGPhillips29 hr
Aug 21, 7:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMEGLafayette28 min

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.