Headline:
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 20 at 1:04AM CDT until July 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Extreme Heat Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 11:04pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113
degrees expected during the daytime, with limited heat relief
overnight.
* WHERE...Bolivar, Humphreys, Leflore, Sunflower, and Washington
counties in Mississippi and Chicot County, Arkansas.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
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:
Chicot; Bolivar; Sunflower; Leflore; Washington; Humphreys
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: