* WHAT…Heat index values up to 107.
* WHERE…Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast
Missouri, and West Tennessee.
* WHEN…Until 9 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
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