Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 20 at 12:46PM CDT until August 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 10:46am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index
values up to 115 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana and central, south central,
southwest, and west central Mississippi.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the
Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat related
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.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description:
Morehouse; West Carroll; East Carroll; Richland; Madison; Franklin; Catahoula; Tensas; Concordia; 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