Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 11:57PM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 9:57pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and
central, east central, north central, northwest, south central,
southeast, southwest, and west central Mississippi.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 7 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Little relief is expected overnight.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
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.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description:
Chicot; West Carroll; East Carroll; Madison; Catahoula; Tensas; Concordia; Bolivar; Sunflower; Leflore; Washington; Humphreys; Holmes; Issaquena; Sharkey; Yazoo; Madison; Warren; Hinds; Rankin; Scott; Claiborne; Copiah; Simpson; Smith; Jasper; Clarke; Jefferson; Adams; Franklin; Lincoln; Lawrence; Jefferson Davis; Covington; Jones; Marion; Lamar; Forrest
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: