Heat Advisory

Locations Affected

Jackson, MS ∙ Shuqualak, MS ∙ Natchez Trace Parkway, MS ∙ Walters, LA ∙ Richland, MS ∙ Chase, LA ∙ Cary, MS ∙ Terry, LA ∙ Benton, MS ∙ Duck Hill, MS

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson MS 735 PM CDT Sun Jul 26 2026 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT MONDAY... ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and central, east central, north central, northeast, south central, southeast, and southwest Mississippi. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT Monday. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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