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Extreme Heat

Heat Advisory (ADVISORY) - expires August 31, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT

Areas affected: Ashley; Chicot; Morehouse; West Carroll; East Carroll; Richland; Madison; Franklin; Tensas; Bolivar; Sunflower; Leflore; Washington; Humphreys; Holmes; Issaquena; Sharkey; Yazoo; Madison; Warren; Hinds; Claiborne; Copiah; Jefferson

Heat Advisory issued August 31 at 2:19AM CDT until August 31 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

- WHAT...Heat index values in excess of 105 degrees expected and up to 110 degrees possible.

• WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central, northwest, southwest, and west central Mississippi.

• WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening.

• IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

What to do: 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.

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.

Source: NWS Jackson MS

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