Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 10:45AM CDT until July 1 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 8:45am
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 110 or
greater expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and
central, north central, northwest, southwest, and west central
Mississippi.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The threat for dangerous heat continues
through the end of this week. Additional heat advisories may be
needed.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
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.
Area Description:
Chicot; East Carroll; Madison; Tensas; Bolivar; Sunflower; Leflore; Washington; Humphreys; Holmes; Issaquena; Sharkey; Yazoo; Madison; Warren; Hinds; Rankin; Claiborne; Copiah; Simpson; Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: