Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 1:52PM CDT until July 1 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 11:52am
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, 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.
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:
East Carroll; Madison; Tensas; Issaquena; Sharkey; Yazoo; Madison; Warren; Hinds; Rankin; Claiborne; Copiah; Simpson; Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: