Headline:
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 11:04AM CDT until September 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 1, 2026 - 9:04am
Expires:
September 1, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108.
For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and
central, north central, northwest, south central, southwest, and
west central Mississippi.
* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 7 PM CDT Wednesday.
* 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.
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:
Ashley; Chicot; Morehouse; West Carroll; East Carroll; Richland; Madison; Franklin; Catahoula; Tensas; Concordia; Bolivar; Sunflower; Leflore; Grenada; Carroll; Washington; Humphreys; Holmes; Issaquena; Sharkey; Yazoo; Madison; Warren; Hinds; Rankin; Claiborne; Copiah; Simpson; Jefferson; Adams; Franklin; Lincoln; Lawrence; Jefferson Davis; Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov