Heat Advisory

By: Brian Hutton, Jr. - Email

Posted: Thu 5:49 AM, Jun 28, 2012

The National Weather Service Office in Birmingham has issued a heat advisory for the following counties:

Pickens
Greene
Hale
Sumter
Marengo

The advisory begins at noon Thursday and is in effect until 9pm Friday.

Make sure you are staying hydrated, if you will be outside for extended periods, take breaks in the shade, and exercise early or late in the day. Also, check on the elderly, kids, and your outdoor pets.

Tuesday 6/18 Lake and River Levels

Current Conditions

Weather for Meridian, Mississippi

73° F

Cloudy

Thu

92 69

Fri

86 71

Sat

86 69

Sun

85 69

See detailed forecast

Weather for Meridian, Mississippi

72° F

Cloudy

Thu

95 70

Fri

86 68

Sat

86 69

Sun

84 69

See detailed forecast

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