Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 17 at 1:00PM CDT until August 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 11:00am
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 degrees.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas and northeast Louisiana.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. And again from 11 AM to 8 PM
CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...High temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
related illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures at night will not bring much
relief as they struggle to fall below 80 in some cases. The threat
for dangerous heat will continue into next week.
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.
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.
Area Description:
Ashley; Morehouse; Richland; Franklin; Catahoula
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov