Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 19 at 6:50PM CDT until August 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 4:50pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 115 degrees. For the Heat Advisory,
heat index values up to 110 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Portions of west central and southwest Mississippi,
southeast Arkansas, and northeast Louisiana.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening.
For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Thursday.
* 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.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description:
Chicot; West Carroll; East Carroll; Madison; Catahoula; Tensas; Concordia; Bolivar; Sunflower; Leflore; Washington; Humphreys; Holmes; Issaquena; Sharkey; Yazoo; Madison; Warren; Hinds; Rankin; Claiborne; Copiah; Jefferson; Adams; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov