Headline:
Heat Advisory issued July 22 at 3:19AM CDT until July 22 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 1:19am
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Arkansas and central, east central,
north central, northeast, northwest, and southeast Mississippi.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.
* 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.
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.
Area Description:
Ashley; Chicot; Bolivar; Grenada; Carroll; Montgomery; Webster; Clay; Lowndes; Choctaw; Oktibbeha; Holmes; Attala; Winston; Noxubee; Leake; Neshoba; Kemper; Scott; Newton; Lauderdale; Smith; Jasper; Clarke; Jones; Forrest
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: