Excessive Heat Warnings Across U.S. Southern States Today

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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an excessive heat warning for several states, including Mississippi, Kentucky, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Louisiana.

The NWS additionally issued a heat advisory for Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas, South Carolina and North Carolina.

The NWS describes an excessive heat warning as being one with the following impact: "Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities."

A heat advisory's impact means: "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur."

Thursday, July 7, Weather Forecast

An excessive heat warning in Seattle — A man sitting on a bench, in the shade, whilst an excessive heat warning comes into place in Seattle, in June 2021. Jason Redmond

Kansas—excessive heat warning in effect now until Thursday, July 7 at 9 p.m. CDT. Temperatures expected to reach 108 F.
Missouri—excessive heat warning in effect now until Thursday, July 7 at 9 p.m. CDT. Temperatures expected to reach 105 F.
Mississippi—excessive heat warning in effect now until Friday, July 8 at 8 p.m. CDT. Temperatures expected to reach 110 F.
Alabama—excessive heat warning in effect now until Friday, July 8 at 7 p.m. CDT. Temperatures expected to reach 110 F.
Kentucky—excessive heat warning in effect now until Thursday, July 7 at 9 p.m. CDT. Temperatures expected to reach 112 F.
Georgia—heat advisory in effect now until Thursday, July 7 at 7 p.m. CDT. Temperatures expected to reach 105 F.
Arkansas—excessive heat warning in effect now until Friday, July 8 at 8 p.m. CDT. Temperatures expected to reach 110 F.
Oklahoma—heat advisory in effect now until Thursday, July 7 at 9 p.m. CDT. Temperatures expected to reach 109 F.
Texas—heat advisory in effect now until Friday, July 8 at 7 p.m. CDT. Temperatures expected to reach 109 F.
North Carolina—heat advisory in effect now until Thursday, July 7 at 9 p.m. CDT. Temperatures expected to reach 109 F.
South Carolina—heat advisory in effect now until Thursday, July 7 at 7 p.m. CDT. Temperatures expected to reach 105 F.

To find out more, you can visit the NWS website here.

How to Stay Safe in the Heat?

As the temperatures are expected to be quite high (for some states they're expected to reach 110 F), the risk of things such as heat stroke becomes raised. The NWS has outlined specific precautions for people to follow throughout this excessively hot weather:

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.