Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee Moderate Heat Advisory | Effective 09/08/2026 09:58

Headline: 
Heat Advisory issued September 8 at 11:58AM CDT until September 9 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event: 
Heat Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 8, 2026 - 9:58am
Expires: 
September 9, 2026 - 1:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 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. 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: 
Crittenden; St. Francis; Lee; Phillips; DeSoto; Marshall; Tunica; Tate; Coahoma; Quitman; Panola; Lafayette; Tallahatchie; Yalobusha; Shelby; Fayette
Forcast Office: 
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov