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Heat Advisory Issued for Memphis Area as Temperatures Reach 109 Degrees

Hazardous heat is expected to persist through the weekend in the Memphis area, according to the National Weather Service. Heat index values could reach as high as 109 degrees.

The weather service recommends limiting outdoor activities, drinking plenty of water, and staying in cool environments to prevent heat-related illnesses.

Residents are advised to take precautions as temperatures and humidity levels pose a health risk. The NWS continues to monitor the situation and will provide updates as necessary.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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