Data source: National Weather Service (NWS)

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

Heat Advisory (ADVISORY) - expires August 31, 2026 at 2:30 PM EDT

Areas affected: Clay; Greene; Craighead; Poinsett; Mississippi; Cross; Crittenden; St. Francis; Lee; Phillips; Dunklin; Pemiscot; DeSoto; Tunica; Tate; Coahoma; Quitman; Panola; Tallahatchie; Lake; Obion; Weakley; Henry; Dyer; Gibson; Lauderdale; Tipton; Haywood; Crockett; Shelby; Fayette

Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 7:13PM CDT until August 31 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

- WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected.

• WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee.

• WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Monday.

• 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.

Source: NWS Memphis TN

Air Quality

Air Quality Alert (ADVISORY) - expires August 31, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT

Areas affected: Crittenden; DeSoto; Shelby

Air Quality Alert issued August 31 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

AQAMEG

The Shelby County Health Department has issued a Code Orange Ozone Forecast effective for Shelby County Tennessee, Crittenden County Arkansas, and DeSoto County Mississippi, including the city of Memphis for today. This ozone forecast is due to forecasted ozone values that will be unhealthy for sensitive groups. These values will exceed the Environmental Protection Agency's federal safe health standard. The Shelby County Health Department recommends that sensitive groups which include active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

Please continue to check the latest air quality forecasts and updates until monitored values return to safe levels. For more information go to www.airnow.gov.

Source: NWS Memphis TN

Air Quality Alert (ADVISORY) - expires August 31, 2026 at 6:30 PM EDT

Areas affected: Crittenden; DeSoto; Shelby

Air Quality Alert issued August 30 at 8:03PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

AQAMEG

The Shelby County Health Department has issued a Code Orange Ozone Forecast effective for Shelby County Tennessee, Crittenden County Arkansas, and DeSoto County Mississippi, including the city of Memphis for Monday. This ozone forecast is due to forecasted ozone values that will be unhealthy for sensitive groups. These values will exceed the Environmental Protection Agency's federal safe health standard. The Shelby County Health Department recommends that sensitive groups which include active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

Please continue to check the latest air quality forecasts and updates until monitored values return to safe levels. For more information go to www.airnow.gov.

Source: NWS Memphis TN

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