Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 12:19PM CDT until July 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 10:19am
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For both Heat Advisories, heat index values in excess of
105F degrees expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, east central,
south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Mississippi.
* WHEN...For the both Heat Advisories, until 9 PM CDT this evening
and from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
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.
Area Description:
West Carroll; East Carroll; Madison; Catahoula; Tensas; Concordia; 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: