Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 8:09PM CDT until July 20 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 6:09pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 6:15am
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 first Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, 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: